• Short Summary

    Failed attempt by owners to salvage windjammer, the Hertzagon Cecillie stranded on rocks.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "Tugs hail in vain at stranded windjammer".

    Off Devon coast.

    Windjammer (tall ship with 3 masts), the Herzogin Cecilie, has been grounded on rocks for 2 months. Her owners decide to try to salvage her using tugboats. Various shots of salvage attempts, a group of fishermen sit on rocks watching. M/S of sea water washing over deck of vessel.

    On board crew of windjammer play their part in salvaging ship. Work is led by ship's skipper's (Captain Ericson) wife. Various shots of barefooted woman (Mrs Ericson) clambering about deck, climbing rigging and tying ropes. C/U of Mrs. E. L/S of windjammer - the rescue attempt has been unsuccessful.

    Note: Captain's name could also be spelt - Erikson.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    883.21
    Media URN:
    12996
    Group:
    Unissued / unused
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    15/06/1936
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:07:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:39:34:00 / 01:40:41:00
    Canister:
    36/48

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