Back To Civil Life - The Famous Cunard Liner… 1914-1919

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Back to civil life - the famous Cunard liner 'Carmania'.

Cunard liner 'Carmania': returns to civil life after world war one. Tracking shot on starboard side of the large ship; moving toward bow & starting around; with sea birds flying all around. Then shot from farther; and with slow pull...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
72898
Sort Number:
ON 120 I
Time in/Out:
01:14:14:00 / 01:14:34:00
Canister:
ON 120 I
Film ID:
1906.09
Issue Date:
1914 - 1919

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  • This clip's date range can be significantly reduced.

    The text states that this is footage of the Carmania returning to civilian duties after WWI. The footage is therefore likely to originate from late 1918, when the ship recommenced such sailings.

    jamied 11th Dec 2012

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