STK-ID 5618

Ferrymen keep mail route open between Canada and USA - 1928: During the winter, postal carriers take a chance by crossing the Saint Lawrence in rowboats. Shot of men pushing boat over ice as they transport the mail across the ice-filled river.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Canada Capsule No 12
Location
Saint Lawrence River
Year
1922
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486