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  • Short Summary

    President's Cup Speed Boat Regatta on the Potomac River, Washington DC.

  • Description

    Unissued / unused material.

    President's Cup Speed Boat Regatta held on the Potomac River, Washington DC, United States of America (USA).

    Various shots on board vessels moored on river waiting for start of race. The official starter throws down the flag. Various shots of flat bottomed speed boats racing through the water.

    C/U trophy cup being held by winner Dan Foster a former army pilot. M/S President Harry Truman presenting the cup to Dan.

    Date on old record is 30/09/1946.

    Note: item has been as UN 1550 A, however can number on original dope sheet is UN 1550 F.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2335.13
    Media URN:
    66143
    Group:
    Unissued / unused
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:53:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:39:01:00 / 01:39:54:00
    Canister:
    UN 1550 A (aka UN 1550 F)

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