Launching The 'oslofjord' - New Norwegian… 1949

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Amsterdam, Holland (Netherlands).

MS. Bows of new Norwegian liner 'Oslofjord', pan down to keel. LS. Workmen painting sides of 'Oslofjord.' LS. Elevated, stern and workmen working on name. MS. Workmen working on name. MS. Workmen preparing grease on slipway for launching. LS. Workmen coming...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
65267
Sort Number:
UN 2099 C
Time in/Out:
01:46:43:00 / 01:49:02:00
Canister:
UN 2099 C
Film ID:
2274.16
Issue Date:
1949

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