New French Cruiser 1936

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Full title reads: "New French Cruiser - George Leygues launched at Saint Nazaire".

St. Nazaire, France.

Pan along body of warship in shipyard. CU name on ship 'George Leygues'. VS of dignitaries arriving for launching ceremony. VS of the launch as the ship slides down from the stocks...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
80903
Sort Number:
36/030 / UNI GAZ 041
Time in/Out:
01:23:49:00 / 01:25:01:00
Canister:
36/30 / UNI GAZ ROLL 41
Film ID:
2747.19
Issue Date:
13/04/1936

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