A sea hunt for swordfish off the Nova Scotia coast. A swordfish is more like a torpedo than a fish and, with five feet of boat-piercing armour for a nose, it is almost as deadly. Catching one is an exciting test of strength, with some anxious moments.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003772
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fishermen
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nova Scotia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Leisure
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishermen
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leisure
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)