Polar Expedition Sets Off 1920-1929

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Polar expedition sets off - New York, United States of America, 1920s?

Ship's name is Chantier. Sailors loading ship. Lowering small aeroplane onto deck. Man in Air Force uniform poses w/ 2 civilian men. They walk up ramp; boarding ship; as crowds watch; several in crowd hold USA flags. (A...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76003
Sort Number:
ON 262 H
Time in/Out:
01:45:09:00 / 01:47:18:00
Canister:
ON 262 H
Film ID:
2370.22
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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