Launch Of HMS Collingwood 1910-1919

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Launch Of HMS Collingwood, South Yard Devonport Dockyard

7 November 1908

CU of ship's hull moving past; to left. Moves on away into water;w/ GV harbour & other boats in bg. Anchors are dropped. Top of ship w/ union jack visible as it moves farther. A few small boats pass in fg.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
74956
Sort Number:
ON 201 J
Time in/Out:
01:56:25:00 / 01:57:01:00
Canister:
ON 201 J
Film ID:
2332.50
Issue Date:
1910 - 1919

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  • With respect, your 'Union Jack' prow flag looks more like a 'Kingdom of England' flag. 'Flag of England' or 'St George's Cross'. Red cross on a white background. Perhaps a pre-commissioning flag? Or, the definition is extremely poor.

    hmscollingwood 15th Feb 2013

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