Hook, line and sinker

United Kingdom, 1959

Film
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A description of the trip made by a new type of line fishing vessel on her maiden voyage to northern waters. Demonstrates the modern equipment of the Scottish-built ship with its refrigeration, line hauling tackle and diesel engine and brings out the skill and efficiency of the crew.

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Credits

director

Roy Layzell

producer

Andrew Rice

production company

Esso Film Unit

Duration

00:20:27:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1959

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

312620

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Fishing boats

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Seamen

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships - Equipment and supplies

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Scotland

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing boats

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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