Across The Atlantic In The "World's Wonder… 1920-1929

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Cunard RMS Aquitania in New York harbour, United States of America (USA).

01:16:34 We see passengers embarking. Several carry large bunches of flowers. Baggage is sent on a "sliding staircase" or conveyor belt on to the ship. Suitcases, hat boxes, golf clubs and trunks are seen. Shots from...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
70337
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:16:34:00 / 01:31:21:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
671.02
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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