The Viking Ship 1929

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London.

Full titles read: "THE 'VIKING SHIP' - THE "ROALD AMUNDSEN" - replica of ancient Norwegian fighting ships visits London during World cruise."

L/S of the replica ship on the river Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. L/S of small motorboat pulling up alongside...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
36236
Sort Number:
G 1639
Time in/Out:
01:48:28:00 / 01:49:46:00
Canister:
G 1639
Film ID:
800.27
Issue Date:
05/09/1929

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