French Fishing Fleet Being Blessed (1949)

Unissued / unused material. Blessing fishing fleet, Fecamp, France. L/S fishing vessel in the harbour. L/S harbour from the surrounding hills. Various shots fisherman carrying the Holy Virgin and models of boats in a religious procession. Various shots of people in procession, the girls are dressed in white and with veils. Various shots crucifier with two acolytes leading choir and the Archbishop of Rouen through the streets of Fecamp. More general shots of procession. Crowds on the quayside. Crucifier and two Acolytes lead the choir and Archbishop down to the quayside. Archbishop blesses the sea, boats and fishermen. Pan to seagulls flying over harbour. Various shots of Archbishop in fishing vessel, blessing the boats on his trip round the harbour. M/S bows of French fishing vessel with crews on the deck. M/S crews on bridge of French fishing vessel. The fishermen remove their caps as Archbishop passes. M/S Archbishop blessing fishing vessels. M/S crowds on the bows of the boat (named