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QUEEN HIGH AND DRY
The Queen Elizabeth has gone into dry dock for an extensive overhaul and modernisation, including a new lido deck. The whole job will take two and a half thousand men, three months to complete and will cost one and a half million pounds....
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NUCLEAR VISITOR
Pictures show the Nuclear Ship ""Savannah"", - the world's first nuclear-powered merchant vessel. She was on her way to Southampton for a six day visit, after completing her maiden trans-Atlantic voyage. Something of an event. Indeed...
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THE QUEEN RETURNS FROM NORWAY
When Her Majesty and the Duke arrived at Dundee in the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"", they were greeted by Lord Provost Hughes. During their six hour tour, the Queen and the Duke visited Dundee factories, the Royal Infirmary and later...
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SUBMARINE ESCAPERS SET DEPTH RECORD
On board the HMS Orpheus, two officers and ten ratings are perfecting a new escape technique, developed by Royal Naval boffins back in Britain. The escaper doesn't have breathing apparatus. He wears a special suit and breathes only the...
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PRINCESS LAUNCHES LARGEST TANKER
At Wallsend on Tyne, the largest tanker ever built in Britain has been christened and launched by Princess Margaret. It has a dead-weight of about 28,000 tons and was named ""Velutina"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE QUEEN'S NAVY
Her Majesty the Queen, and members of the Royal Family, spend two days with the Home Fleet, anchored off Greenock in the Clyde. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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A BIRD IS TOP CAT!
The first World Championship for Catamarans of the Shearwater Class, were held at Poole in Dorset. Winners of the world title were Francis and Roland Prout in ""Yellow Bird"". They won three out of the four races. Disclaimer: British...
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HOVERCRAFT SERVICE AND COWES REGATTA
The inauguration of the new hovercraft service between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. ® The smell of the sea, the thrill of yachting and the whole excitement of Cowes, captured by Movietonews, in glorious colour and sound....
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JOURNEY INTO MEMORY
The Little Ships gather again in Ramsgate Harbour - twenty five years after Britain's week end sailors, yachtsmen and fishermen answered a nation's call to save the Army from an inferno that was Dunkirk Beaches. Disclaimer: British...
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QUEEN MARY'S CARPET OFF TO AMERICA
Queen Mary's carpet has now been removed from the Victoria and Albert Museum and packed in a special steel lined oak chest (together with photographs of Queen Mary herself) for transport across the Atlantic. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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TRIALS OF NEW LUXURY DESTROYER
Special interest attaches to the Royal Australian Navy's new battle-class destroyer ""Tobruk"". It has been designed for work in the tropics and has among its up-to-date equipment, electric washing machines, a modern kitchen and...
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AMETHYST'S HOMECOMING
At the end of the frigate's journey, Plymouth extend a great welcome to the heroes of the memorable Yangtze incident. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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GIOVANNA'S GOING PLACES
Mr Watts is a civil engineer with a weakness for power boats. He's just installed two turbo-charged diesel engines in his 27 foot cruiser Giovanna to give her more power. Giovanna won the diesel class in last year's off shore power boat...
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REFUGEES BREAK JOURNEY AT CORK
Refugees onboard the former landing craft ""Victory"" arrived at Cork on their way to Canada, the ship was built to take 50 passengers and the refugees number 385. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PRINCESS WITH THE DUKE
First pictures from Malta show Their Royal Highnesses looking out over the harbour and points of interest in Valletta. The Duke and Princess are staying at the residence of Vice Admiral Lord Mountbatten. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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PRINCESS MARGARET IN ANTIGUA
Princess Margaret was welcomed to St. John's by the Governor-General of the Leeward Islands, Sir Kenneth Blackburne. After a very full programme of engagements on the island, Her Royal Highness attended a State banquet at Government...
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""VANGUARD"" COMES HOME
At Plymouth, relatives of the crew of the battleship HMS Vanguard, file aboard ship on its return home after six months. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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DOCK STRIKE - SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS
Dock strikers refusing to return to work, have forced the Government to take stern measures and to issue a State of Emergency, thus putting the dockland under their control. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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DELEGATES FOR PACT SIGNING REACH NEW YORK & ® A ""PEACE"" CONFERENCE
Mr Bevin, with other Foreign Ministers, is greeted on arrival at New York to sign the Atlantic Pact. ® In New York, Americans picket the Waldorf while inside Soviet propagandists attend a ""Peace"" Conference. At the Madison Square...
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BELGIAN SOCCER TEAM ARRIVE
The Belgian soccer team arrives at Folkestone where Joseph Mermans spoke a few words. ® WEMBLEY - They met England at Wembley, a match which was almost fog bound towards the end. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ROYAL DEPARTURE FOR SWEDEN
Before embarking in the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"" at Teesport, the Queen and the Duke arrived at Stockton-on-Tees with a full programme of engagements. From Stockton to Middlesbrough where there was another warm welcome for the royal...
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ROCKALL ANNEXED
The survey ship HMS ""Vidal"" was the vessel entrusted with the task of taking possession of Rockall. The landing party composed of Royal Naval and Royal Marine personnel. It was carried out, the modern way - by helicopter. Disclaimer:...
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TRAWLER'S FAMOUS NAME
At Selby in Yorkshire a new trawler is about to be named ""Kelly"" after the famous Destroyer Flotilla Leader, commanded by Lord Mountbatten. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MAIDEN VOYAGE OF
With engines and funnel situated right aft, the new Shaw-Savill liner ""Southern Cross"" presents a revolutionary design for ocean travel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...