Launching The 'rodney' By Princess Mary (1926)

Описание: Launching the 'Rodney' by Princess Mary. Location of events unknown.



Boats and ships. Great Britain's latest and most powerful battleship HMS Rodney is christened by HRH the princess Mary; 1926. Princess m. And a man (possibly Ramsay Macdonald?) Walking up steps to platform. Shot looking over crowd to platform crowded w/ VIPs; all facing away toward ship. Closer shot platform. One can see the rope being pulled back; then let go; but can't see HRH doing it. Wide shot of the big ship sliding away. Then closer shot from side looking up at the hulking hull moving by. Warships; military; British royal navy; royalty.
FILM ID:2524.2



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