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A8 - Dry Docking, 1950 - 1965, 2020

 File
Identifier: A8

Scope and Contents

The A8 film content/description below is sourced from a detailed index provided by Helen Delich Bentley.

Drydock

  1. Maryland Drydock
  2. Railroads
  3. Water rises on gauge
  4. Ship enters drydock
  5. Man lines up ship
  6. Truck stands by
  7. Inspection of bottom
  8. Disappearing and appearing keel blocks
  9. Tightening keel blocks
  10. Anchor chains
  11. Work begins
  12. Shipyard activities

Dates

  • Creation: 1950 - 1965
  • Digitized: 2020

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted - Film condition fragile

Extent

1 Reels ; 692 feet

3 Digital Files ; Run time - 19 min 15 sec; 2K - 36.50 GB; Watermarked - 2.34 GB; Full Frame - 23.70 GB

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Baltimore Museum of Industry Archives Repository

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