The 'amethyst' Returns 1949

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Plymouth.

Various shots of the crew on the 'Amethyst' on shore and lined up on deck of the ship. LS. Elevated shot, 'Amethyst' coming alongside. LS. 'Amethyst' coming alongside. LS. 'Amethyst' nearing quay, pan to waving relatives. MS. Elevated, 'Amethyst' at quayside, sailors are greeted...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
65299
Sort Number:
UN 2203 F
Time in/Out:
01:55:19:00 / 01:59:07:00
Canister:
UN 2203 F
Film ID:
2276.26
Issue Date:
1949

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Newsreels
Categories
War & Revolution
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