The opening sequences of this film remind us that the British Isles lie in one of the storm belts of the world, where fog is also a shipping hazzard; animation shows the large number of lighthouses all round British shores. Their position is shown in relation to shipping lanes, and the traffic in these lanes, and in relation to the chief ports. The life of the lighthouse keeper, and his duties, are also dealt with in detail.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322146
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ocean travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weather
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Boats and boating - Safety measures
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Lighthouses
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Shipping
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)