A New Life Boat
A New Life Boat
Clip: 429186_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1717
Original Film: 036-103-03
HD: N/A
Location: United Kingdom
Timecode: 00:44:10 - 00:45:09
The British have developed a lifeboat that looks like something designed for interplanetary travel. It's a covered craft of steel and plastic with an asbestos lining. It comes through a test of fire a great success. It should be a real lifesaver in case of fire at sea. United Kingdom A life boat developed by the British docked pier side. MCUS - The test pilot of the enclosed life boat has taken his place at the controls. MS - In a enclosed pool area 3,000 gallons of kerosene is set on fire. MCUS - The enclosed life boat is headed right into the fire and it emerges blackened but intact. MS - Firemen hose down the enclosed life boat, the skin cracks, when they open the hatch the interior seem to be ok, no damage.