Ships at work

Australia, 1967

Film
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A small boy finding himself on board a tugboat, learns about the different parts of the ship, and the various functions of other types of ships - dredges, tankers, cargo ships, and a hydrofoil. Explains different loading methods for wheat, wool, coal, oil, and cars. Tells where the goods are from and their destinations.

Credits

director
producer

Malcolm Otton

production company

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Duration

00:17:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1967

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009758

Language

English

Subject categories

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Shipping

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Tugboats

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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