HMS Gipsy
1963 , Felixstowe (Suffolk)
Cat no. 213458
Documentary featuring archive footage and witness interviews recalling the sinking of HMS Gipsy off Felixstowe near Languard Fort on 21st November 1939.
Documentary recalling the World War II attack by German seaplanes on the British merchant vessel ‘HMS Gipsy’ in November 1939, using archive footage, off-camera commentary and witness interviews to recall the tragic incident. Building site foreman, James Biddle, previously a naval switchboard operator, and pub landlord, Barry White, previously coxswain of a boat in Felixstowe dock, and first person on the scene; both recall that fateful night.
Featured Buildings
Languard Fort, Felixstowe; The Ferry Boat Inn, Lowestoft
Featured Events
The WWII attack and sinking of HMS Gipsy offshore at Felixstowe by a German seaplane on 21st November 1939.
Keywords
British Navy; Naval operations; World War II
Other Places
Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Production company : Anglia Television
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Presenter : Dick Graham
Manifestations
HMS Gipsy
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Genre: Documentary / Wartime
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Locations: Felixstowe (Suffolk)
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Description Type: monographic
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Related to: About Anglia
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Related to: Anglia prog
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Subject: World War II / seaplanes / H.M.S. Gipsy / naval operations
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