DISASTERS: Huge mattresses of willow laid in fight on floods

Record ID: 376315

  • Title: DISASTERS: Huge mattresses of willow laid in fight on floods
  • Date: 1st January 1928
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION - AND SO TO BED! USA: New Orleans EXT Men laying mattress of willow to battle floodwaters / Barge on river pulling giant willow mattress across river / Slate / Boat and willow mattresses with men at work
  • Embargoed: 16th January 1928 12:00
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  • Location: Unknown location
  • Topics: Disasters / Accidents / Natural catastrophes
  • Reuters ID: LVA65MHIT67Y5UXN9CGNNXK8GXQN
  • Story Text: Video Roll Title: Hugh mattresses of willow employed to aid in the fight on floods in New Orleans: Weighted by rocks and cement, it is hoped that undermining of Levee will be prevented.
    New Orleans flood prevention measures employ willow mattresses.
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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