Summary: A shortened version of the feature length CLOSE QUARTERS, shot inside a submarine, using "officers and men of His Majesty's submarines."
Description: (Reel 1) The entire action takes place inside a submarine, H.76, with the exception of the opening scenes in which Norwegian patriots escaping to Britain in an open boat are picked up. Routine submarine scenes, close quarters, cramped, keeping log, informal manner, desire for either action or a return home. Enemy ships sighted - a floating dock and her escort.
(Reel 2) The floating dock is successfully torpedoed. The submarine immediately dives, and takes avoiding action during the subsequent destroyer attacks.
(Reel 3) Procedures during depth charge attack. To avoid giving information, all personal papers are collected for destruction. Crew sleep to minimise use of air. After 2 hours silence submarine surfaces, heads for home.
Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor)
Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Crown Film Unit (Production company)
Dalrymple, Ian Murray1903-08-261989-03-28 (Production individual)
Lee, Jack (Production individual)
Dalrymple, Ian Murray1903-08-261989-03-28 (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Navy, H.76 (regiment/service)
Keywords: operations, British naval - routine (object name)
operations, British naval - sortie (object name)
ships, British naval - submarine: H.76 (object name)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 3
Footage: 1902 ft; Running time: 21 mins
