NAVAL SHIP BUILDING [Main Title]

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  • Title: NAVAL SHIP BUILDING [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DRN 2492
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  • Summary: Naval training film on warship design and construction. Showing the construction of the Leander Class frigate HMS Ariadne (F.72) at Yarrow Shipbuilders on the River Clyde, and discussing the work of naval architects and designers and Marine Engineer Officer. Scenes include tank tests of models, launch and fitting out, constructor's sea trials and Commissioning ceremony.
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  • Colour: Colour (Technicolor)
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  • Object_Number: DRN 2492
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (DRN 2492)
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1973
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Ministry of Defence (Production sponsor)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour (Technicolor) Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 2 Footage: 2000 ft (ca); Running time: 22 mins
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