Diving bell rescues crew from sunken American submarine "Squalus"

Record ID: 187001

  • Title: Diving bell rescues crew from sunken American submarine "Squalus"
  • Date: 23rd May 1939
  • Summary: Gaumont British Ident SLATE INFORMANTION: Gaumont British News Special! Dramatic Rescue from U.S. Submarine USA: New Hampshire: Portsmouth: EXT BUOYS Marker Buoy used in Sub "Squalus" accident. U.S. "SCULPIN", U.S.Submarine Lib shots diving etc, when "Squalus" sinks "SQUALUS", U.S.Submarine Rescued after sinking SUBMARINES Crew of U.S. Submarine "Squalus" rescued by means of Diving Bell by the "Falcon", shots taken of Sub. as she submerges the "Sculpin" - excellent. Disasters and Accidents; Navy - Active air views, aerials, new technology, S-type submarine, sister submarine USS Sculpin
  • Embargoed: 7th June 1939 13:00
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  • Location: AT SEA
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Disasters / Accidents / Natural catastrophes,Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVA9GWDPUK52XP2DGC9C62C6KQTV
  • Story Text: Submarine rescue bell (diving bell) used for the first time by rescue and salvage ship USS "Falcon" to rescue crew members from American submarine USS "Squalus," sunken off the coast of Portsmouth
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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