1949 Testing of new U.S. Navy rescue bell
April 22, 2026
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1:16Now Playing1949 Testing of new U.S. Navy rescue bell
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as posted by the channelDate: 4th August 1949
Location: Connecticut, USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: Submarine "Rescue Bell" in Action
USA: Connecticut:
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AMERICA Submarine "Rescue Bell" in action off coast of Connecticut Rescue Bell goes down off salvage ship. Men of submarine "Grouper" climb into bell and come to surface. Later, air is pumped into submarine and it comes up also.
AMERICAN NAVAL American submarine "Grouper" submerged for rescue by a "Rescue Bell". Men seen climbing into the bell and brought to the surface. When last men are rescued - salvage ship pumps air into submarine - which also comes to surface.
SUBMARINE Submarine "Rescue Bell" in action off coast of Connecticut Rescue bell being lowered off salvage ship and men of the submarine Grouper seen climbing into the bell and coming to the surface. When the crew are brought up - air is pumped into the sub. which also comes up
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