Orsova Trials (1954)

Orsova trials. Isle of Arran, Strathclyde. M/S of two men rubbing grease on launching ramp, various shots as chains are tied together with string and rope. M/S’s as props are knocked away. L/S’s of people waiting for the launch. L/S as “Orsova“ is launched. M/S as anchor is brought up whilst sailors watch. C/U chain. Various shots as the crew stand around. L/S deck and funnel C/U smoking funnel. M/S as crew member walks along deck by rail. M/S’s of crew looking out. M/S lifeboats. M/S’s as crew point and look. L/S hills on Isle of Arran as ship approaches. An officer and man chat. Camera pans across deck. Various shots of a workman painting the games deck. M/S as painting is hung in cabin. Various shots of steward polishing mirrors and cabin. M/S telephone and desk in the cabin. M/S as steward checks wardrobe. M/S as heater is turned on. M/S’s as crew member plots course and crew discuss it. M/S radar spinning around. C/U Captain Whinfield. Various shots of engineers. M/S sailor turning w