Film clips or video that must be downloaded or purchased from a third party. |
1901 Ship seen in the background of Mitchell & Kenyon film (clip not yet publically available so watch this space) |
1914-18 Pathe News film "City & Sea Wedded" shows a brief clip of two Conway cadets throwing the symbolic ring into the Mersey to signify the wedding of Liverpool and the sea. The film can be downloaded free of charge. You can view still images by clicking here and then clicking on the title "City & Sea Wedded" . Set 'view frame every' to 1 second, then image numbers 56 to 70 show the cadets. Each frame can be purchased for £25 |
1914-18 Pathe News film "Cunard River Trip" shows two brief clips of the ship. The film can be downloaded free of charge. You can view still images by clicking here and then clicking on the title "Cunard River Trip". Set 'view frame every' to 1 second, then image numbers 22 to 38 show the starboard side close up, and 56 to 62 from further away. Double click on any image to see excellent quality larger versions. Each frame can be purchased for £25! |
1931 November 11th Pathe News film "Prince of Wales as Master Mariner" shows the Prince visiting the ship. The 17 seconds clip costs £500 to buy. You can view still images by clicking here and then clicking on the title "Prince of Wales as Master Mariner". Set 'view frame every' to 1 second, then image number 43 to the end are of his visit to the ship. Double click on any image to see excellent quality larger versions. Each frame can be purchased for £25! |
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1998 Cambrensis television film company of Cardiff produced a SC4 film on the loss of the Conway. On Saturday 18th October 1998 filming took place on the Swellies. The film is in Welsh and, from time to time, is rebroadcast on other channels. There is no English version and no plans to sell copies. |
Video HMS Conway. Produced by the Friends of HMS Conway, this provides a very full insight into the Conway. It includes rare footage of the final passage through the Swellies and covers the recovery of the Mizzen Mast. There is extensive coverage of the dedication service and an interview with Captain Hewitt. Availble through the For Sale pages |
Video Memorial Service For The Late Capt. Eric Hewitt RD RND Produced by the Friends of HMS Conway ,His memorial service was on 11 May 1996 at St Mary & St Nicholas, Beaumaris, Anglesey. A video has been made showing the service and including clips from various films including the last voyage of the Conway. Availble through the For Sale pages |
