World's largest ship; taken from Germans in world war one; formerly called the Vaterland; now the Leviathan. Film of this giant bringing 10;000 returning troops to new York -- homecoming. Fairly close shot of side of the ship; with deck crowded with...
World's largest ship; taken from Germans in world war one; formerly called the Vaterland; now the Leviathan. Film of this giant bringing 10;000 returning troops to new York -- homecoming. Fairly close shot of side of the ship; with deck crowded with troops. Pan left; along side a short way. Ship from distance; looking at starboard side - 3 fat smoke stacks. Aeroplane flies past in F.G. Diag shot of Leviathan with smaller boats around. Closer shot of end again; with aeroplanes flying over. Aerial; flying down and over the ship. Then another tracking shot moving quickly alongside the ship; Statue of Liberty in distance.
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