Ready, Aye, Ready! 1930

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Full title reads: "Scotland. Ready, Aye, Ready! The great grey ships of the Atlantic Fleet go to sea under war conditions for Autumn Manoeuvres."

Scotland.

Sailors on board the battleship HMS Rodney warship clean decks and polish guns.

High angle shot of sailors gathering...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
7783
Sort Number:
30/035
Time in/Out:
01:50:08:00 / 01:55:50:00
Canister:
30/35
Film ID:
743.27
Issue Date:
29/09/1930

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