Mauretania Saves 28 from Sinking Freighter at Sea

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

78A

Date Released

4 Dec 1930

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Britain Builds Big Flying Boat
2. 2Begum Shah Nawaz Talks to You
3. 3Mauretania Saves 28 from Sinking Freighter at Sea
4. 4Muddy Strife in Eton Wall Game
5. 5Samsons Go All Out in All in Bout

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mauretania Saves 28 From Sinking Freighter. DESCRIPTION: Actual pictures of thrilling rescue from Ovidia made by passenger on liner. Sub 1. Capt. Carlsson of Ovidia and wife give thanks to Capt. McNeil of the Mauretania. SHOTLIST: Mauretania coming alongside the sinking freighter. Good shot of Life Boat with survivors. Life boat alongside. "Ovidia" listing. Capt. Carlson and wife give thanks to Capt. McNeil of the Mauretania. Shaking hands.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Accidents and disasters

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

959

Length of story (in feet)

112

Story extras:

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