Gipsy Moth 1968

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No title - 'Gipsy Moth IV' travels from Woolwich to be permanently berthed at Greenwich, London.

M/S reflection in water of 'Gipsy Moth' pan up to the yacht leaving Woolwich. M/S bows going past wall showing name. M/S's as transporter takes the yacht out onto road, traffic passes by. M/S transporter...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
56772
Sort Number:
68/054
Time in/Out:
01:17:40:00 / 01:18:31:00
Canister:
68/54
Film ID:
2065.15
Issue Date:
04/07/1968

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