Battleship Launched In USA AKA America's… 1917

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Battleship launched in USA.

Boats and ships; ceremonies. In America; large destroyer battleship launched at Mare Island ship building yard. Before launching: a few people on platform in front of ship's hull; lady pulls ribbon or rope. One can vaguely see champagne spilling on boat. GV ship...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
71326
Sort Number:
ON 037 H
Time in/Out:
01:06:37:00 / 01:07:17:00
Canister:
ON 037 H
Film ID:
1862.08
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0:010:020:030:04

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