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1952 Half a tanker returns to New York port
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0:30Now PlayingDate: 3rd March 1952
Location: New York, USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports
USA: New York City: New York:
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NEW YORK. Shots of New York skyline taken from sea when half tanker is towed into harbour
SHIPPING.. Half of Oil Tanker Fort Mercer broken in two by storm off CapeCod is towed into New York harbour..shots of ship
SHIPWRECKS Half of tanker Fort Mercer towed into New York..shots of the remainder of ship salvaged value two million dollars
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Atlantic, wreck, cargo, US, U.S.A., United States, US, USA
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