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. (Port of London Authority) health ship. Gravesend, Kent. M/S as flags are pulled out of their pigeon holes, they are hauled up asking for medical assistance on the ship. The . ship “Hygeia“ moves along river. C/U of the flag reading “Port Health Authority“. M/S as it sails towards the ship. M/S medical officer climbing up rope ladder and boarding ship. Various shots as he chats with the crew, the captain signs the ship over for fumigation and leaves after the crew. C/U sign “Danger - This ship is under fumigation by cyanide, a deadly poison. All persons are warned to keep away“. Various shots of squad fumigating cabins, decks and holds of ship. L/S as the health ship sails away. 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 British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical co
