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

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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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