Summary: Impressionistic account of life on a submarine, told partly through the eyes of Ellison, a new crew member.
Description: Southampton; HMS Dolphin submarine training college. New trainee, Ellison, joins HMS Artemis. Ship sets sail for Arctic waters on survey mission. The voyage: shipboard routine, watch, relaxation. Arrival in icy waters. Crewman presented with medal; crew horse around. Ellison and oceanographer take measurements. Artemis sets off. More shipboard routine. Engine trouble; repairs finished, ship sets sail for Copenhagen. Ellison writes home: "it's a wonderful life, with a terrific future".
Production Details: Central Office of Information (Production sponsor)
RHR Productions (Production company)
Ambor, Josef (Production individual)
Pelissier, Anthony (Production individual)
Riley, Ronald H (Production individual)
Pelissier, Anthony (Production individual)
Ambor, Josef (Production individual)
Barden, Michael (Production individual)
Hodding, G W P (Production individual)
Smith, John (Production individual)
Vinson, Malcolm (Production individual)
Cameron, Ken (Production individual)
Purchese, John (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Navy, ARTEMIS (HMS) (regiment/service)
Keywords: operations, British naval - routine (object name)
ships, British naval - submarine: Artemis (object name)
Arctic Ocean (geography)
Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK (geography)
Propaganda (concept)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 1972 ft
