New Orient Liner Launched 1925

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Item title reads - New Orient Liner launched. The 20,000 ton "Otranto" built in Vicker's famous yard, launched by Mrs L.S. Amery. Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

L/S of Mrs Amery stood with some men, she smashes the bottle of champagne against the side of the ship. C/U as it glides away into the...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
19511
Sort Number:
G 1198
Time in/Out:
01:28:55:00 / 01:30:05:00
Canister:
G 1198
Film ID:
406.18
Issue Date:
15/06/1925

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  • "C/U as it glides away into the water" - that's the Walney Channel.

    The launch took place on 9 June 1925.

    jamied 17th Jan 2013

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