HMS Exmouth 1969

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Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Various shots of the new frigate HMS Exmouth, propelled entirely by gas turbines, being prepared to go to sea at Portsmouth dock. Sailors carry supplies onboard.

Shots of the Exmouth warship at sea. Several shots of officers in the machinery...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
57117
Sort Number:
69/016
Time in/Out:
01:15:34:00 / 01:17:04:00
Canister:
69/16
Film ID:
2093.12
Issue Date:
20/02/1969

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