HMS LONDONDERRY AT ANGUILLA

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: ADM 4410).

Synopsis

Crewmen from HMS Londonderry enjoy the hospitality of the Anguillan islanders.

A party from HMS Londonderry, two ratings and a petty officer, enjoy some liberty on the island of Anguilla - they walk along the beach past local boats, try to climb a palm to reach some coconuts, drink and eat from nuts cut open by locals. Cut to MS from launch in the bay to stern of one of the local schooners Atlantic Star - a pan shows other local vessels scattered across the bay. The cameracraft closes on starboard quarter of HMS Londonderry - the frigate is lying at anchor, her accommodation ladder rigged and a Gemini inflatable secured astern.

 

Titles

  • HMS LONDONDERRY AT ANGUILLA (Allocated)
Series Title:
POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONS - ANGUILLA
 

Technical Data

Year:
1971
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
146 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
Department of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence [Royal Navy]