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.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009758
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Shipping
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships
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)