Duchess Of Kent Launches S.S. "World Harmony" (1954)

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1954


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    Newcastle on Tyne. Documentation on file. Launching ceremony by H.R.H. Princess Marina Duchess of Kent accompanied on platform by Maj. Gen. Dunphie, Deputy Chairman Vickers Armstrong. Ship entering water. Ship in water after launch GV's Duchess of Kent's arrival. GV. Launching of S.S. "World Harmony" Men removing chocks & Supports, Greasing slipway. Views of ship. Terraced houses covered in snow. Views of Crowd. Duchess arrives and inspects lifeboatman. Duchess greeting V.I.P's. Launch View of ship. (Comb. Lav.) 90,000 historic films, all SEARCHABLE on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/britishpathe Join us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/britishpathe Tweet us @britishpathe FILM ID:2868.18
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    Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Pjx7Gb8Pg
    Resource type: Video
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 10 years, 5 months ago
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