Franconia Liner Launched AKA Another Luxuary… 1922

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Clydebank, Scotland.

Full titles read: "ANOTHER LUXURY LINER LAUNCHED - Giant Cunarder "Franconia" released by simple touch of Lady Royden's finger glides gracefully to the water. --"

L/S Lady Royden standing on platform with dignitaries about to launch the ship. Very good C/U of Lady...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23317
Sort Number:
G 0923
Time in/Out:
01:36:04:00 / 01:37:35:00
Canister:
G 923
Film ID:
286.25
Issue Date:
26/10/1922

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  • "Note: According to the paperwork the liner was launched on October 21st 1923" - yes, that's the correct launch date.

    "Lady Royden" referred to was the wife of Sir Thomas Royden, Chairman of the Cunard Line.

    jamied 17th Jan 2013

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