Ready - Aye Ready! 1927

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Item Title reads: " Ready, Aye Ready! Majestic spectacle of sea power as the 'great grey ships of war' of Atlantic Fleet leave for Spring Manoeuvres. "

Portland, Dorset

Various shots of ships moving out of harbour, including battleships, cruisers, and minelayers.

Data

Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26557
Sort Number:
G 1365
Time in/Out:
01:41:09:00 / 01:43:33:00
Canister:
G 1365
Film ID:
666.25
Issue Date:
20/01/1927

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