Kent Yachting Week 1954

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.

Kent Yachting Week 1954

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Dover
1954-01-01
Sound
15m

John McCallum's illuminating film starts with views of Dover Harbour and the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club's premises. Cadets and sailors carry boats and racing dinghies to the water edge and the sailng begins. Various classes of sailboat are seen racing in the harbour while ferries come and go in the distance. Atop the cliffs there is a chance to see four of the wartime Chain Home Link radar towers. After a long day of sailing the wind dies down and the boats all return to shore.

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