The Navy at Haifa

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1493A

Date Released

16 Jan 1958

Date submitted

13 Jan 1958

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1British Ballerina in Moscow
2. 2News Briefs: West Indies Federation
3. 3News Briefs: Compassionate Leave
4. 4The Navy at Haifa
5. 5The Premier’s Tour
6. *Scotland Beat France

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: British Destroyer at Haifa. DESCRIPTION: The port of Haifa was visited by HMS Diamond and Ursa - two British destroyers. They’ve both been on patrol-duty round the coast of Cyprus, and now it was a spot of shore leave for their crews. SHOTLIST: Shots of destroyers arriving at Haifa. Shots of British soldiers going ashore. Israeli Naval Guard of Honour is inspected . Shots of guns on deck. Israeli Naval Commander boards HMS Diamond, and is welcomed by Captain. Inspection of British Naval Guard of Honour. Crew comes ashore. Various shots in Haifa. Sailors choosing and writing postcards.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Locations

Haifa; Israel

Card file number

72537

Credits:

Commentator

Jeffrey K. Shearley

Camera

Soreano

Length of story (in feet)

63

Story extras:

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