Mary Rose lifting problems

Title

Mary Rose lifting problems

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Oct 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:13

Description

Report and interview with Colonel Peter Chitty, in charge of the army divers, explaining problems with the lifting frame which has delayed the raising of the Mary Rose wreck. It was finally raised on 11/10/82. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Peter Chitty

Keywords

Shipwrecks; Portsmouth; Warships; Divers; Salvage; Archaeological objects; Mary Rose; Solent; Cranes (machinery)

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