Item title reads- English Channel.
Sick lighthouse keeper rescued from Eddystone lighthouse.
M/S's of men pulling ropes on a steamer, the 'Satellite', M/S as it sails off. Various shots of boats in rough seas. M/S of Eddystone lighthouse with water crashing about. M/S of a lifeboat sailing near it in an attempt to rescue the Keeper Mr Jordain. M/S of the 'Satellite' coming back into harbour, M/S of Captain Lees (?). M/S as Jordain is carried off on a stretcher. C/U of three crew on the boat. C/U of Jordain in the ambulance. M/S of his wife shaking hands with the Captain. M/S of the ambulance driving away.
FILM ID:989.54
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