Weather ship rescues passengers of crashed flying boat Bermuda Sky Queen in the North Atlantic

Record ID: 333141

  • Title: Weather ship rescues passengers of crashed flying boat Bermuda Sky Queen in the North Atlantic
  • Date: 27th October 1947
  • Summary: Gaumont British Ident SLATE INFORMATION: "Sky Queen" Passengers Rescued ATLANTIC OCEAN: EXT USA: Massachusetts: Boston: Boston Harbor: EXT Crashes - Aeroplane "Sky Queen" crashes on to the Atlantic. Lies near American weather ship "Bibb" Crew of 69 landed on board the Bibb and all brought safely to port..Shots of 11 children who were saved. Captain Martin speaks on behalf of the captain and crew of the "Bibb" SHIPPING Weather ship "Bibb" with passengers and crew of the Sky-Queen which crashed on Atlantic. 69 passengers and crew taken aboard "Bibb" SKY QUEEN Crashes on Atlantic. Weather ship "Bibb" lies near. All 69 passengers and crew taken on board "Bibb and brought to port. Shots of the Sky Queen's Crew and crew of the "Bibb" Disasters and Accidents; Aviation Boeing, U.S. Coast Guard cutter, homecoming, post-war, postwar, peacetime, air views, aerials
  • Embargoed: 11th November 1947 12:00
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  • Location: Atlantic
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Disasters / Accidents / Natural catastrophes,Transport
  • Reuters ID: LVA5QC82IV8VR8ZLEYZR6G08Y4D6
  • Story Text: Dramatic aerial footage shows crashed flying boat Bermuda Sky Queen in the Atlantic next to the American weather ship Bibb, which rescued her 69 passengers and crew, including 11 children, and delivered them safely to Boston Harbour; survivors thank their rescuers
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