1938, the 1938 New England Hurricane, Connecticut and Long Island NY

1938, the 1938 New England Hurricane, Connecticut and Long Island NY

An amazing reel of footage, black & white, Kodachrome, Anscochrome film. The cinematographer's name is lost to history, however, he carefully documented the aftermath of the tragic event in a professional fashion, using a tripod and taking time on every shot. The detail is rather remarkable given the nature and magnitude. Found five years ago, the forgotten yet historically important footage was restored this summer and is now preserved and being shared for the first time in 83 years.

The 1938 New England Hurricane was one of the deadliest and most destructive tropical cyclones to strike Long Island, New York, and New England. The storm formed near the coast of Africa on September 9, becoming a Category 5 hurricane, before making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Long Island on September 21. It is estimated that the hurricane killed 682 people, damaged or destroyed more than 57,000 homes, and caused property losses estimated at $306 million ($4.7 billion in 2017). Damaged trees and buildings were still seen in the affected areas as late as 1951. It remains the most powerful and deadliest hurricane in recorded New England history, perhaps eclipsed in landfall intensity only by the Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635.

36 min 20 secs, 16mm 2k digital scan

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80+ hours original programming. Reel Life, PTOCS & CanadaMotorSports

Launched in 2010, Canadamotorsports has specialized in auto racing videos, all original footage primarily in Western Canada with the occasional interesting foray elsewhere. Reel Life now features vintage film footage and contemporary video of all varieties including motorsports, 30+ countries, historical events and more. 16mm amateur film footage from 1923 to 1983.

Plus de 80 heures de programmation originale. Reel Life, PTOCS et CanadaMotorSports

Lancé en 2010, Canadamotorsports s'est spécialisé dans les vidéos de courses automobiles, toutes les séquences originales se déroulant principalement dans l'Ouest canadien avec, à l'occasion, une incursion intéressante ailleurs. Reel Life propose désormais des films d'époque et des vidéos contemporaines de toutes sortes, notamment sur les sports mécaniques, sur plus de 30 pays, sur des événements historiques, etc. Séquences de films amateurs 16mm de 1923 à 1983.

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