New Type Of Steam Barge (1920 1929)

New Type of Steam Barge. Location of events unknown. 7 men (dressed in suits apart from the driver) ride in a steam barge, boat on a river in industrial area. Boat is about 2530 feet long has roof on poles over midsection. Looks like a demonstration for the men in suits. The barge is called Hotchkiss. 1 man controls lever wheel; and another stands by some machinery in the middle of the boat. Shot of boat coming under small bridge toward camera. Boat turning around; boat heading down river; in urban area; buildings up against water; some loading docks. Cut to shot panning on exhibition hall at boat show; many types of boats displayed on platforms w, signs; flags; pennants; etc. Banner advertises Salter Bros Ltd Oxford. FILM 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 British Path