STK-ID 16785

Eye Witness No. 70: Blessing of the Fleet: shots of fleet, all flags flying and loaded with people heading towards Caraquet, arriving in fishing port already crammed with fishing boats in Sunday attire. Sequence on religious ceremony, officiating priest and choir boys, people standing by. Woman throws commemorative wreath overboard. Shot of fishing boats heading out again after ceremony.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
NFB Footage (Canada-US Relations)
Location
Caraquet
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
16mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486