Niagara Conquered In A Barrel! (1930) | British Pathé

A famous Canadian daredevil, William Red Hill, attempts and succeeds at traversing Niagara’s rapids in a barrel in this archive newsreel from 1930. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #Stunt #Niagara #Adventure #Outdoors #Nature Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:) Full title reads: “Canada. Niagara conquered in a barrel! William “Red“ Hill, one of the few men to go over Niagara & live - successfully rides through the dreadful whirlpools and rapids in 5 hours!!“ Niagara Falls, Canada. A small motorboat goes past towing barrel. On the barrel is written “William Red Hill. Master Hero of Niagara.“ LS of barrels floating away in the rapid waters of the river. LS of the barrel as it passes under a bridge. Shots of the barrel as it is being collected by a small boat. William Hill is seen poking his h