African Queen Wreckage

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In Folder: WTAR-WTKR Hampton Roads, Virginia Historic News Film Collection

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African Queen Wreckage

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Title: African Queen Wreckage

Creator: WTAR-TV

Date: 1959

Decade: 1950-1959

Description: Compiled outtake footage detailing the rescue of the crew of the African Queen cargo ship and tanker that drove into a large shoal bank during a storm and broke apart. The extensive damage that the ship suffered is also featured. Compilation of B-roll/outtake footage. No sound until 0:37 and goes off again at 1:35. 0:04:09

Subject: African Queen (Ship)

Subject: Shipwrecks

Subject: Rescues

Subject (People): Danielsen, Kia

Coverage: Ocean City, Maryland; Atlantic Ocean

Media Format: Television programs

Source: MG 112

Collection: WTAR/WTKR Hampton Roads, Va., Historic News Film Collection

Publisher: Old Dominion University Libraries

Rights Statement: IN COPYRIGHT; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Rightsholder: Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries

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Identifier: wtar-0272.02-Wreck

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