HMS Discovery 1920-1929

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HMS Discovery. 1920s ?

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Canadian (?) sailing ship HMS Discovery; in port. (Much of this is rather dim; ship's rigging almost appears as silhouette.). LS ship from front. CU name 'Discovery' & port of origin; 'Port Stanley'. Side view ship; tall masts. LS...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75904
Sort Number:
ON 247 F
Time in/Out:
01:45:35:00 / 01:49:23:00
Canister:
ON 247 F
Film ID:
2358.17
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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