90-Ton Lead Keel Poured For New US Cup Defender

Clip: 345855_1_1

Year Shot: 1936 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1518

Original Film: 008-523-07

HD: N/A

Location: Bath, Maryland

Timecode: 00:34:15 - 00:34:55

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Shaky, jumpy, rolling, light in contrast and imagery Workmen melt down and pour ninety tons of lead into moulds designed to fit the tremendous weight as a keel for a new yacht to defend the famed America s Cup. The torrid job holds plenty of danger for the men handling the molten metal.