Grand Work At A Durban Shipyard AKA Shipyard - Durban, South Africa (1940-1949)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. Titles read: ’African Mirror No. 252 - GRAND WORK AT A DURBAN SHIPYARD’. South Africa. Several shots of Mr Studderk (sp?), Commodore Martin and Dr HJ Vanderbale (sp?), Director of War Supplies, watching ship repair job by workers in Durban harbour. Foreman and engineer discuss the job and look at plans. The ’William Ellery’ had a colossal hole blown in her by a U-boat torpedo somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Commentator admonishes - “Here is a warning which speaks louder than words - don’t talk about ships or shipping“. Several shots as propellor is winched into position. L/S of the ship heading out of harbour. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical colle