Name: Transport "Whitney" Leaving Dock (1898 Original Black & White Film)
Uploaded: 2024-04-07T00:44:17+00:00
Duration: 34 s
Description: Step back in time with this black and white film from 1898, capturing the departure of the first boat to the South with troops. On board is a battalion of the 5th U.S. Infantry, embarking on their jou

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Entertainment Film & Movies 1898 Black and White Film Troop Departure US Army Historical Footage Military History Sidewheeler Boat Battalion

Step back in time with this black and white film from 1898, capturing the departure of the first boat to the South with troops. On board is a battalion of the 5th U.S. Infantry, embarking on their journey. Experience the sight and sounds of the sidewheeler as its wide paddles churn the water into foam, creating a spectacle of seething motion. From the constant seesaw of the walking beam to the bustling activity of the men on board, this film offers a glimpse into a historic moment of military mobilization.

Source :
Paley, W. D., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1898) Transport "Whitney" leaving dock. United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98500975

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