Navy Is Always Ready 1920

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Title - 'Whale Island. The navy is always ready - dress rehearsal for the Naval and Military Tournament'.

Norway.

MS as two men hang onto wheels attached to rope and pulley; they ride from one little ramp to another. Various shots as they swing across with various parts of the gun....

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75216
Sort Number:
ON 221 D
Time in/Out:
01:01:49:00 / 01:03:52:00
Canister:
ON 221 D
Film ID:
2344.03
Issue Date:
1920

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