Signs Of Better Times 1923

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Item title reads - Signs of better times. Anchor Liner "California" launched - ordered 5 years ago, but work had to be suspended till recently, owing to high costs. Glasgow, Scotland.

The woman launching the ship hammers the lever which releases it. M/S as it slides down into the water. Good...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23667
Sort Number:
G 0974
Time in/Out:
01:41:06:00 / 01:42:08:00
Canister:
G 974
Film ID:
302.34
Issue Date:
26/04/1923

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  • The launch took place on 17 April 1923.

    jamied 8th Oct 2012

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