Lifeboat Launch

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Lifeboat Launch

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Selsey Bill
1938-01-01
Silent
7m

This nostalgic film begins with guests staying at Arcadia, kayaking, followed by crowds attending the launch of Selsey's latest lifeboat. The dedication service, witnessed by local dignitaries, comes before Canadian Pacific 2 slides away from the lifeboat station and splashes into the sea. She does a few passes for the crowds before we return to the folks at Arcadia. Once more we see them in kayaks, launches, sailboats as well as a rowing boat with the local harbour master.

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