1946 Princess Elizabeth christens new oil tanker the British Princess
April 22, 2026
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1:14Now Playing1946 Princess Elizabeth christens new oil tanker the British Princess
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as posted by the channelDate: 6th May 1946
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Sunderland:
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BRITISH PRINCESS. OIL TANKER. Launched by princess Elizabeth at Sunderland,
ELIZABETH PRINCESS. Given flowers by girl when she visits Sunderlan also launches Oil-tanker called British Princess.
NAVEL BRITISH. Shots of the 42,000 ton battle-ship being pulled down the clyde by tugs,
Queen Elizabeth II; Royalty; Ships and Boats; Ceremonies - Launchings
peacetime, war is not mentioned, postwar, interwar period, shipping, christening, petroleum, Her Majesty, HM
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