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1925 Homeric races to rescue sinking Japanese steamer
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0:41Now PlayingDate: 11th May 1925
Location: AT SEA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Racing Death - The White Star liner "Homeric" battles through mountainous seas in an attempt to save the crew of the Japanese steamer "Raifuku Maru"
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LV: 'HOMERIC'AT SEA.
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MSV: CAPTAIN AND OFFICER OF 'HOMERIC' STAND BY CONTROLS.
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VIEW FROM STERN OF ROUGH SEAS, WATERS WASH OVER DECK.
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GV: VIEW OF ROUGH SEAS FROM SIDE OF SHIP.
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TITLE: THESE EXCLUSIVES PICTURES WERE FILMED BY A PASSENGER ON (HOMERIC' AND SHOW THE ILL FATED BOAT SWEPT BY MERCILESS SEAS.
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LV: THE 'RAIFUKU MARU' TOSSED AROUND IN ROUGH SEAS.
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GV: VIEW OF ROUGH SEAS FROM DECK OF 'HOMERIC'
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GV: BOAT 'RAIFUKU MARU' IN DISTRESS.
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