SS Ceramic At Tilbury 1914-1919

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SS Ceramic at Tilbury, Essex.

Several shots of SS Ceramic - large ocean liner; a few small boats in FG. Fairly close shot of passengers disembarking: several men walking down ramp, nearly all carrying umbrellas and wearing bowler hats and overcoats; looking like businessmen.

Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
73443
Sort Number:
ON 153 K
Time in/Out:
01:13:28:00 / 01:14:02:00
Canister:
ON 153 K
Film ID:
1926.11
Issue Date:
1914 - 1919

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  • The ship is actually the SS Ceramic, operated by the White Star Line.

    jamied 9th Apr 2012
  • Thanks!

    British Pathé 11th May 2012

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