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The Shallow Minesweepers are equipped for detecting and destroying explosive marine mines.

Characteristics and capabilities of (MSL) Minesweeper ships in World War 2. The Shallow Minesweepers are called MSL. These ships are equipped for detecting, destroying, removing or neutralizing explosive marine mines. A ship underway at a sea. A gas turbine engine of the Minesweeper ship in view. Haul of the ship is made of wood. Minimum magnetic machinery used in the Minesweeper ship. A man at controls of MSL. The crew on the ship consists of 4-6 men. The MSL is lowered from the mother ship. The mines are swept. Animated diagram shows the minesweepers operation. MSL equipment for moored mines is mechanical sweeping gear. Explosive cutters, bridle and hand operated winches in view. The sweep wires are rolled on drums. A towed body is used to maintain the sweep at desired position. A man operates the controls. An animated diagram shows the mechanism of sweeping. acoustic mine gear, device and support float in view. Men work on the MSL.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 6 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054321
The Shallow Minesweepers carry out the minesweeper operations and destroy mines in World War 2.

Characteristics and capabilities of Shallow Minesweepers (MSL) ships. These ships are equipped for detecting, destroying, removing or neutralizing explosive marine mines. A ship underway at a sea. Men work on the MSL. Magnetic and acoustic mines sweep gear. Sufficient cable for sweeping is stored on the LSM (Landing Ship Mechanized). Floats are used with cable. Gasoline engine at the back of the Minesweepers. Float and cable is launched. Crew members on the MSL. The cable is connected to the generator. The LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized ) releases the cable. MSL proceeds in the area to be swept. Magnetic cable is towed behind the minesweeper. The cables are passed to the LCM. The gear can be mounted on the mother ship. The cable is passed when minesweeper operations are conducted.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 5 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054322
Loss of the U.S. Aircraft carrier, USS Wasp (CV-7) during World War II

Lines stretched between the U.S. battleship, USS North Carolina (BB-55), and a destroyer, to facilitate transfer of personnel. Heavy smoke billowing from the USS Wasp (CV-7) after she is struck by three torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-19, in World War 2. A U.S. destroyer moves into position near the Wasp. Views, from a nearby ship, of the Wasp, listing, and of severe damage to her hull. Oil burns on the water ahead of Wasp. Lines extend from her deck and sides as her crew abandons ship. Fire and explosions continue and consume the USS Wasp.

Location: Pacific Ocean
Date: 1942, September 15
Duration: 2 min 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054326
Vice President Henry A. Wallace speaks to visitors in Capitol and signs autographs

Vice President Henry A. Wallace speaks to visitors in the United States Capitol in Washington DC, United States. A hall filled with men and women in the Capitol building. The visiting men and women seated. Vice President Wallace speaking. U.S. Government officials and legislators seated around the speaker at the table. A woman smiles among the audience. The men and women listen to Mr. Wallace, and applaud several times, in response to his remarks. Vice President Wallace signs autographs for several visitors. The crowd of visitors pose as a group on the steps outside the Capitol building.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 2 min 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054758
A man explains about the functioning and operation of an A-N Gun Camera in Armament Camera Department in the United States.

Operation and installation of the A-N Gun Camera, or Army-Navy aircraft Gun Camera, in the United States. A North American AT6 USAAF ( United States Army Air Force ) plane in flight. A pilot in the cockpit. In the Armament Camera Department a man explains about the functioning and operation of an A-N Gun Camera. He gives details about the lenses, filters, operating speed, light conditions and oiling. He explains about the parts of the gun camera like heat wire, motor, driving gear and relays. Few instruction tags on the camera.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 4 min 20 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675055363
Aromere explains the loading and installing of an A-N Gun Camera in a North American AT6 USAAF plane in the United States.

Operation and installation of an Army-Navy aircraft Gun Camera in a North American AT6 USAAF ( United States Army Air Force ) plane in the United States. Aromere in the cockpit explains about the mounting and loading of the A-N Gun camera using cables, connectors and triggers. He gives details about the adjustments of lenses, filters,operating speed and light conditions. He mounts and installs the camera by making the electrical connections.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 2 min 22 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675055364
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