1939 Duchess of Kent renames battlecruiser
April 22, 2026
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0:50Now Playing1939 Duchess of Kent renames battlecruiser
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as posted by the channelDate: 13th July 1939
Location: Portsmouth, England
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Royal Duchess Re-Names a Warship
ENGLAND: Hampshire: Portsmouth:
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AMPHION, H.M.S. Renamed, by the Duchess of Kent, "PERTH"
AUSTRALIA - Naval H. M. S. "Amphion" renamed H. M. S. Perth by the Duchess of Kent when it's transferred to the Australian Navy
KENT, Duchess of Renames H.M.S. "Amphion", H.M.S. "Perth"
"PERTH", H.M.S. M.H.S. Amphion renames H.M.S. "Perth"
PORTSMOUTH Duchess of Kent renames H.M.S.Amphion, H.M.S. "Perth"
Navy - Ceremonial; Princess Marina of Greece, Duchess of Kent; Royalty
modified leander class light cruiser, Royal Australian Navy, British Navy, military, ships, shipping, battleships, battlecruisers, warship, warships, sea vessel, ceremonies, royal family, House of Windsor
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