The Submarine Disaster

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1359

Date Released

20 Jun 1955

Date submitted

17 Jun 1955

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Submarine Disaster
2. 2Australia - Olympic Preparations
3. 3South Africa - Diamond Rush
4. 4Germany - Steel Helmet Riots
5. 5Thames Barge Race
6. 6Visitors to Britain - King Hussein
7. 7Visitors to Britain - Premier U Nu
8. 8Visitors to Britain - Little Mo
9. 9Visitors to Britain - Sahara Survivors
10. 10Boxing - Sullivan V Mcateer

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 10

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Submarine Disaster. DESCRIPTION: It was in Portland Harbour that the submarine Sidon sank after an explosion on board. Thirteen officers and men lost their lives. SHOTLIST: GV of submarine Sidon leaving docks. Submarine blowing tanks and submerging. Interiors of the submarine showing controls. Aerial of the depot ship Maidstone. GV of the Moordale salvage ship. CU of the air bubbles from the sunken submarine. Divers descend. CU of sailors watching operations. GV of frogmen going below.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Navy; Accidents and disasters; Military

Locations

Portland Harbour

Card file number

63843

Credits:

Camera

George Richardson

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Terry O’Brien

Length of story (in feet)

129

Story extras:

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