Launching In HMS Hermes 1953

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Unused / unissued material.

Launching of HMS Hermes, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

L/S workman greasing the slipway. Various shots from under stern looking at twin rudders. L/S stern and slipway. L/S nameplate: "Hermes". Various shots bows and launching platform. L/S half way down...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
62353
Sort Number:
UN 2513 B
Time in/Out:
01:46:54:00 / 01:52:47:00
Canister:
UN 2513 B
Film ID:
2010.16
Issue Date:

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