The Navy’s Task in North Africa

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/21
Date Released
15 Mar 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1President Roosevelt’s Birthday
  2. 2US Army in Alaska
  3. 3RAF Says Thanks You
  4. 4The Navy’s Task in North Africa
  5. 5Trailer: Black Diamonds (Coal)

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
Merchant ships carrying arms and supplies to our troops in North Africa run the gauntlet between enemy planes and enemy ships. On one such journey a merchant ship catches fire whilst in harbour but fire fighters are quickly on the scene. On the journey home, naval escort ships precede the merchant ships.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Fires; Navy; Accidents and disasters; Military
Locations
Mediterranean Sea
Length of story (in feet)
328
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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