Clydebank, Scotland.
Full titles read: "ANOTHER LUXURY LINER LAUNCHED - Giant Cunarder "Franconia" released by simple touch of Lady Royden's finger glides gracefully to the water. --"
L/S Lady Royden standing on platform with dignitaries about to launch the ship. Very good C/U of Lady Royden placing her finger on button on box, she presses it down. Several L/S's of the large hull of the ship sliding backwards down the ramp into the water. L/S of the "Franconia" on the river. L/S of two workmen looking out over the river from the launch ramp.
Note: According to the paperwork the liner was launched on October 21st 1923.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 26/10/1922
- Sound:
- Silent
- Media URN:
- 23317
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 286.25
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:01:31:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:36:04:00 / 01:37:35:00
- Canister:
- G 923
- Sort Number:
- G 0923
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- Categories
- Travel & Exploration
- WorkSpaces
- Cunard Archive G 923 Liners
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jamied says
"Note: According to the paperwork the liner was launched on October 21st 1923" - yes, that's the correct launch date.
"Lady Royden" referred to was the wife of Sir Thomas Royden, Chairman of the Cunard Line.