BOATS AND BOATWORK (1942) (RUSHES 2) [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: BOATS AND BOATWORK (1942) (RUSHES 2) [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ADM 627
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  • Summary: Various shots of naval cutters, a ketch, and small motor launches in harbour and on the open sea.
  • Description: Sequences showing larger naval vessels - LA MCU of superstructure deck of Kent Class light cruiser bearing two twin 4-inch AA mountings - pan down to three small launches moored alongside from a boom. MCU of Hunt Class destroyer escort with motor launch alongside LA. MS as ship's launch is winched on board cruiser. LA, MS of hangar and X and Y turrets of modified Kent Class cruiser - small boat alongside.
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: ADM 627
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1942
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor) Royal Navy Film Section (Production company) Tennyson, Penrose1912-08-261941-07-10Eldest great-grandson of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson (Production individual)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: None Title language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Footage: 931 ft; Running time: 10 mins
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    ADM 627

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