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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

9238

Title

[MAMMOTH LIFTING FLYING SCOTSMAN]

Producer

Captain Thomas Lynch

Date

1969

Gauge

spr8mm

Colour

colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

3 mins 45 secs

Description

A tug boat is seen on the River Mersey. The 'Mammoth' crane lifts the 'Flying Scotsman' locomotive onto a ship, the Saxonia, bound for the USA on 18th September, 1969. Dock workers are watching and officials are seen posing with the UK and USA flags.

 

 



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