Missile Launcher HMS Fearless Launched 1963

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Location: England / Great Britain

Story about the launching of HMS Fearless.

MS. Workmen removing supports under HMS Fearless before the launching.

LS. People looking over edge of ship.

VS. Man and woman on launching platform, the woman releases bottle and HMS Fearless...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Matt
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
88636
Sort Number:
UN 3847 C
Time in/Out:
01:03:18:00 / 01:06:11:00
Canister:
UN 3847 C
Film ID:
3151.02
Issue Date:
1963

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  • The clip's title, describing the ship as a missile launcher, and the note at the end of the shots list describing it as a missile interceptor are incorrect. HMS Fearless was in fact an amphibious assault ship, designed to transport and land troops by sea.

    The launching seen here took place on 19 December 1963.

    "Man and woman on launching platform, the woman releases bottle" - the woman is Lady Hull.

    jamied 24th Aug 2012
  • The launching is taking place from the yard of Harland and Wolff in Belfast.

    jamied 24th Aug 2012

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