STK-ID 38078

Fortress of Louisbourg, 18th century re-enactments, Encampment 1995; MS of drawbridge of Dauphin Gate being lowered, two French soldiers opening gates and taking up guard positions (1:07). MLS of longboats in harbour (0:08). CU of mortar demonstration (1:23). LSs of longboats manoeuvring near tall ship (1:02). MLS of British military unit marching out of Dauphin demi-bastion, shots of Scottish unit followed by local volunteer militia marching on waterfront (2:21). MLS of soldiers in longboat firing muskets towards fortress (0:32). MS of British soldiers setting up field gun outside wall of Dauphin demi-bastion (1:11). Battlefield tactical demonstration; British advancing on fortress, French, native and Canadian militia defending (0:53).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Postcards from Canada
Location
Louisbourg
Year
1995
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm eastman color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486