• Short Summary

    King George V aboard his yacht Britannia takes part in Royal Thames Yacht Club Regatta.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "RACING AT RYDE - His Majesty on board "Britannia" in Royal Thames Yacht Club Regatta".

    Ryde, Isle of Wight.

    Several shots of tall, very elegant yachts sailing at Ryde Regatta. A nice panning shot of the King George V yacht Britannia - "of which the King takes command" - informs voiceover. Another yacht is seen in background. More shots of the yachts racing. Other yachts seen apart from Britannia are Shamrock, Westward, Velsheda, Candida and Astra.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    773.01
    Media URN:
    8467
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    06/08/1934
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:25:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:00:01:00 / 01:01:26:00
    Canister:
    34/63

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