Launch Of French Warship "Foch" 1920-1929

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Launching of French warship "Foch", France.

MS bows of ship showing nameplate. LS of same. LS on slipway under hanger. LS of ship going down slipway and into sea, crowds watch from quayside.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76933
Sort Number:
ON 377 C
Time in/Out:
01:29:52:00 / 01:31:24:00
Canister:
ON 377 C
Film ID:
2440.09
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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