The Last Voyage 1927

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Item title reads: "The last voyage. H.M.S. Thunderer-once the pride of the Navy arrives at the Ship breakers yard to be broken up."

Blyth

Tugs pull the ship out of the dock area. Various shots of the ship as it moves past. Crowds line the dockside to see the ship off on its final journey.

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
32885
Sort Number:
G 1391
Time in/Out:
01:03:21:00 / 01:04:52:00
Canister:
G 1391
Film ID:
678.03
Issue Date:
21/04/1927

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