Film Number |
9928 |
Title |
BIRTH OF A GIANT |
Producer |
Vickers |
Date |
1965 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
12 mins 12 secs |
Description |
The 'British Admiral' oil tanker is built and launched by Vickers of Barrow. Men are seen arriving at work and working on the building of the ship, followed by the preparations for the launch of the ship. A brass band plays as Queen Elizabeth arrives and then launches the tanker. |
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