• Short Summary

    The Pluto pipeline which carried petrol across the Atlantic during World War II is hoisted aboard the Empire Ridley to be salvaged to supply lead for the plumbing of new houses.

  • Description

    SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports

    AT SEA:

    PLUTO. (PIPE LINE UNDER THE OCEAN). Pluto hoisted aboard the "Empire Ridley" to go for salvage

    SALVAGE EXHIBITION, Appeals, Trailers etc. Pluto removed for salvage

    Civil Engineering; Pipeline Under The Ocean
    Background: The Pluto pipeline which carried petrol across the Atlantic during World War II is hoisted aboard the Empire Ridley to be salvaged to supply lead for the plumbing of new houses.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    VLVAFLRZOK2IOJ11DBGCXMTQ5YAE
    Media URN:
    VLVAFLRZOK2IOJ11DBGCXMTQ5YAE
    Group:
    Reuters - Gaumont British Newsreel
    Archive:
    Reuters
    Issue Date:
    19/09/1946
    Sound:
    Unknown
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:29:00
    Time in/Out:
    /
    Canister:
    N/A

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