Film Date
1965
Film Reference Number
KRON 451
Description
KRON-TV Assignment Four documentary film from 1965 narrated by Jerry Jensen about America's last whaling fleet stationed at Point Richmond in San Francisco Bay. Includes a brief history of American whaling scenes of captain Bob Newton and his crew sailing out on the Lynn Anne and views of whales being hunted killed and processed back at the whaling station depot. This film was written and produced by Al Kohlwes and directed by Al Scollay. It should be noted that a few brief scenes appear to be missing from this 16mm film print.
Format
16mm b&w optical sound film
Copyright
Young Broadcasting of San Francisco Inc.