"Britannia" Arrives In Chicago 1959

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Royal Yacht "Britannia" arrives in Chicago, United States of America (USA).

LS taken from a naval ship "Britannia" steaming towards Chicago. Various shots religious service on board destroyer. LS from warship of "Britannia" steaming under bridge. LS the...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
80497
Sort Number:
UN 3243 D
Time in/Out:
01:40:32:00 / 01:48:22:00
Canister:
UN 3243 D
Film ID:
2734.14
Issue Date:
1959

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