1948 Launch of the SS Himalaya
April 22, 2026
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1:22Now Playing1948 Launch of the SS Himalaya
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as posted by the channelDate: 11th October 1948
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: Launch of The Year's Largest Liner
ENGLAND: Cumbria: Barrow-in-Furness:
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BARROW (INFURNESS) Lady Currie launches the liner Himalaya at Barrow shipyards
CURRIE, Lady Launches P.&.O. Liner Himalaya at Barrow shipyards
S.S. Himalaya Being launched at Barrow shipyards by wife of P&O Chairman Lady Currie. Men greasing slipways and liner going down into the sea
LANCASHIRE. Launching of Liner "HIMALAYA" by Lady Currie
LAUNCHING Launch of the Himalaya at Barrow shipyards. Lady Currie, wife of P.O. Chairman names new liner. Greasing launching ramps - and ship floating down and seen afloat
SHIPPING Launch of the Himalaya - men seen greasing the slipway - and wife of P & O Chairman launches ship which runs down and floats
Ships and Boats; Ceremonies - Launchings
Ceremony, champagne, christening
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