The Atlantic - in a Dinghy

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2057

Date Released

4 Nov 1968

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Dramatic Peace Move
2. 2Suez Flare-Up
3. 3The Atlantic - in a Dinghy
4. 4Comeback for Horse Power
5. 5What Future Olympic Amateurs?
6. 6Motocross Title

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Atlantic in a Dinghy!. DESCRIPTION: 43 year old Shropshire Lorry driver Derek Heath, makes three vain attempts to start his transatlantic voyage from Falmouth in - of all things - a rubber dinghy. SHOTLIST: MS pan down - Mr Derek Heath loading his dinghy. MCU pan down Mrs Heath. MS Mayor of Falmouth pouring champagne over dinghy. MCU Mr Heath embraces his wife. MS Mr Heath gets into boat. LAS pan people watching. MS Mr Heath casts off. LAS pan people watching. MS boat in harbour.

Keywords

Curiosities; Local government; Launchings

Locations

United Kingdom; Falmouth

Card file number

94087

Credits:

Camera

John Wanstall

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

54

Story extras:

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