International Lifeboat Race (1930-1939)

Title reads: “International Lifeboat Race in New York Harbour“. New York, United States of America (USA). Various shots of race between rowing lifeboats from big liner ships in New York’s Harbour. Large crowds line the banks to watch the race. The crew of an Italian liner win from a crew from an American tanker ship. Various small ships sound their hooters to mark the end of the race. CU of Italian flag flying. MS of Democratic Chairman James Farley presenting trophy to winning crew. He is watched by ex-Mayor Jimmy Walker. The Captain gives his thanks. VS of the winning crew with their trophies. N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items fr