War Drama off Cape Coast

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/16
Date Released
22 Feb 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Anzacs in Egypt
  2. 2At Sea with the French
  3. 3Ice Breaking in Holland
  4. 4War Drama off Cape Coast
  5. 5British Navy Rescues Hell Ship Prisoners

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
Passengers and crew of the German liner "Watussi" are all rescued when the crew scuttle the ship to avoid capture.
Keywords
Ships and boats
Locations
South Africa
Length of story (in feet)
94
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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