American Troops Embarking On Ship In England (1917-1918)

American troops embarking on ship in England (exact location unknown). American soldiers walking toward camera; coats; backpacks; beret-type hats. Can tell they’re at some place of travel. Another shot of lots of soldiers walking on dock. Pan on men standing in line (sign for ’Thomas Cook’ travel company in background). Soldiers going up steps to board ship; and group of US and British soldiers standing in FG below; smoking cigarettes and talking. Soldiers getting off truck; unloading gear; as others walk past. Dissolve to GV part of troop ship with men all leaning on railing. Another view ship; from dock; w/ ropes stretching between; water being let out of hole. GV ship; from side; it starts moving to left; soldiers wave. On their way to the front. Departures; USA; military; transport World War One. 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. F