"His First Ship" 1932

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Full title reads: "Off Greenhithe. 'His First Ship'. Admiral Evans - famous Antarctic Explorer, & even better known as 'Evans of the Broke' - visits HMS Worcester, where he was once a Cadet."

Off Greenhithe, Kent.

Admiral Evans (in civvies) on the deck of ship. A rank of seamen stand...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4994
Sort Number:
32/030
Time in/Out:
01:18:36:00 / 01:19:55:00
Canister:
32/30
Film ID:
675.15
Issue Date:
14/04/1932

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