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A Freighter at sea

United States, 1948
film

A sequel to “Freighter in port”, this is a study of life at sea.

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A Freighter in port

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United States, 1924
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Focus on shipping

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Dockside

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Down to the sea

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Seabound

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Sail away

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The Sea, my native land

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Alone and the sea

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Atlantic trawler

United Kingdom, 1944
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