Athina 'B' stranded at Brighton Beach

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
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.

Athina 'B' stranded at Brighton Beach


This atmospheric film from A D Orpet captures scenes on a wintry Brighton when an unexpected visitor hits the beach. Crowds of sightseers on the beach witness the Athina B's stranding on the shingle. We see the stern and rudder assembly out of the water. With the pier in the background we get a higher view from the promenade before returning to the beach for views of the stricken ship's bow. All the while cars and people crowd the beach and the roads nearby.


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