Trans Canada Oil Pipeland (1950 1959)

Unissued, unused material. TransCanada crude oil line laid, Mackinac Straits, Canada 1953 Aerial shot Straits. International Pipeline Company officials arriving on scene by air. Pan from crane crew to LS of pipelines laid out in clearing. LS first section of pipeline ready to be pulled. MS crane unloading buoys. Pan from equipment to Straits. MS men attaching swivel to pipe. MS end of pipe swivel turning. MS onlookers cheering. CU pipe going into water. Reverse shot pipe entering water. CU first buoy submerging. MS pulling station on opposite side of Strait. MS pulling winch as above. LS cable with Straits in background. LS Straits with barges. MS barges. Diver getting into water. LS pipe snaking across country. Welders preparing equipment. Pipe snaking across country. Various shots welders at work. Various shots caterpillar construction vehicle pushing pipe along trench. Various shots machine which applies special non corrosive liquid to pipe. MS men fixing