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1947 Film Shipbuilders of Essex

This 1947 film documents the work of traditional wooden shipbuilding in Essex, Massachusetts, by following the creation of the 65 foot fishi… read more

This 1947 film documents the work of traditional wooden shipbuilding in Essex, Massachusetts, by following the creation of the 65 foot fishing trawler “St. Rosalie” from plans on paper to the launching ceremony. The hand-made methods depicted are similar to 19th century techniques used when Essex was a leading supplier of wooden sailing vessels for Atlantic fishing communities. close

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1947 Film Shipbuilders of Essex

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Program ID:
323141-1
Category:
Vignette
Format:
Vignette
Location:
Essex, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Dec 13, 2014 | 3:37pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 20, 2014 | 8:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Dec 13, 2014 | 3:37pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 13, 2014 | 7:56pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 14, 2014 | 4:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 15, 2014 | 2:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 20, 2014 | 8:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

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