Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Search the Archive

Cuban Waters / United States Ship #534726

NBC Evening News for Friday, Nov 30, 1984
View other clips in this broadcast →

Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws. For any such use, please visit NBC NEWS Archives XPRESS.

(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw

(DC) President Reagan reported ordering USS Nimitz on full alert while it was in port at Saint Thomas, Virgin Island, in response to Navy research ship stranded in Cuban waters. [Voice of radio ANNOUNCER - issues general recall of all crew.] No. personnel left behind mentioned. Details of Seaward Explorer's engine failure and drift into Cuban territorial waters reviewed; response of US consulate in Havana to Cuban navy's action outlined on screen. Coast Guard cutter Reliance reported retrieving Seaward Explorer. Defense Department spokesperson's criticism of introduction warships into relatively routine event noted.
REPORTER: Fred Francis

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Francis, Fred
Duration:
00:02:10

Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly. If you are experiencing playback problems, check the minimum requirements and adjust your setup accordingly. After adjustments, if you continue to experience problems, please contact us.

Welcome! Above is the abstract of the item that you're interested in viewing from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive's collection. You have three options if you'd like to view this item:

  • You may request a loan of this video by registering on our website and placing an order.
  • You may visit the Television News Archive on the Vanderbilt campus to view on-site from the Archive's collection.
  • If you are associated with a college or university, you may ask your library if they would like to become a sponsor, which would give students and faculty at your institution the ability to view items from our collection.

If you believe that you are associated with a sponsoring college or university and have received this message in error, please let us know.