Across The Sea He Loved So Well 1931

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Full title reads: "Portsmouth. Across the sea he loved so well. Ships and men of the Royal Navy pay touching tribute at passing of Mr. W. Wyllie R.A., famous marine artist."

Portsmouth, Hampshire.

A naval cutter moves out from the shore carrying the coffin of the painter W Wyllie.
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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8191
Sort Number:
31/030
Time in/Out:
01:51:38:00 / 01:53:58:00
Canister:
31/30
Film ID:
767.20
Issue Date:
13/04/1931

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