THE PORTS OF VIRGINIA 1950s EDUCATIONAL FILM PORTSMOUTH HAMPTON ROADS NORFOLK XD44664

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This 1950’s color film provides a nautical tour of the state of Virginia, highlighting historic architectural landmarks and a diversity of steam, coal, and taker ships as they load and unload various import and export cargoes (TRT 16:54). Opening titles over a seal: “Virginia State Ports Authority” (0:08). An early map of the Americas. Zoom in on what would become Virginia (0:21). Dissolve to historical reenactors in Colonial Williamsburg. The reconstructed Governor’s Palace. Bruton Parish Church. The Courthouse. The Wren Building. The Capitol Building (0:51). A map of cities: Alexandria, Richmond, Hopewell, and Hampton Roads. Another map shows ports: Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth (1:10). Aerial views of Hampton Roads with harbors, warehouses, and buildings (1:50). Cargo is loaded onto a ship using a rope basket and hook (2:15). The Cape Henry Memorial Cross, s