“ THE PORTS OF VIRGINIA “ 1950s EDUCATIONAL FILM PORTSMOUTH HAMPTON ROADS NORFOLK XD44664

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This 1950’s color film provides a nautical tour of the state of Virginia, highlighting historic architectural landmarks and a diversity of steam, coal, and taker ships as they load and unload various import and export cargoes (TRT 16:54). Opening titles over a seal: “Virginia State Ports Authority” (0:08). An early map of the Americas. Zoom in on what would become Virginia (0:21). Dissolve to historical reenactors in Colonial Williamsburg. The reconstructed Governor’s Palace. Bruton Parish Church. The Courthouse. The Wren Building. The Capitol Building (0:51). A map of cities: Alexandria, Richmond, Hopewell, and Hampton Roads. Another map shows ports: Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth (1:10). Aerial views of Hampton Roads with harbors, warehouses, and buildings (1:50). Cargo is loaded onto a ship using a rope basket and hook (2:15). The Cape Henry Memorial Cross, s