Ships At Sea Firing Large Guns (1940)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. In Pacific ocean? Various L/Ss warships at sea firing guns, we see explosions at sea as shells land and clouds of smoke. Shots are unclear and unsteady - filmed in midst of battle. Various shots rowing boat bring officers on board Royal Navy warship, they are in tropics uniforms. More battle shots. Various shots officers on bridge during battle, one holds dead mouse or rat to camera! Various shots seaman on deck washing clothes and themselves. More battle scenes. Various shots sailors hoisting signal flags up rigging. Various shots lifeboat drill on board warship. Note: UN paperwork gives name J. Turner (cameraman?) and date 30/10/1940 (date material was filmed?) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT Brit