COMMISSIONING OF ROYAL NAVAL SHIP BEARING CREST OF EAST SURREY REGIMENT [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: COMMISSIONING OF ROYAL NAVAL SHIP BEARING CREST OF EAST SURREY REGIMENT [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: MGH 4493
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  • Summary: Amateur record of commissioning service on board RN vessel. Officer of East Surrey Regiment (?) delivers address, while sailor holding shield bearing badge of East Surrey Regiment waits. Ship's own crest is dog's muzzle. Shaky views of Sydney Harbour show part of bridge, Botanic Gardens and liner approaching Circular Quay.
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  • Colour: B&W
  • Digitised: No
  • Object_Number: MGH 4493
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM (MGH 4493)
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  • Production Date: 1942
  • Production Country: GB
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: None Title language: None Subtitle language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 197 ft; Running time: 3 mins
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