1949 The King visits U.S. ship at Portsmouth
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1:55Now Playing1949 The King visits U.S. ship at Portsmouth
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as posted by the channelDate: 14th November 1949
Location: Portsmouth, England
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The King Visits U.S. Cruiser at Portsmouth
ENGLAND: Hampshire: Portsmouth:
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AMERICAN-NAVEL. Shots of the King being piped aboard the American Cruise Columbus at Portsmouth...Greeted by Mr Lewis Dougl inspects Crew,.......speaks to men.
U.S.S. COLUMBUS. Shots of the King being piped aboard the cruiser....welcomed by Mr Lewis Douglas & Adm Conolly...Shots of the King inspecting crew....The cruiser is docked at Portsmouth
MR LEWIS DOUGLAS & WIFE. Mr Lewis Douglas seen greeting the King when he arrives on the American cruiser Columbus at Portsmouth.
GEORGE VI. shots of the King being piped aboard the U.S. Cruiser Columbus at Portsmouth...welcomed by Mr Lewis Douglas & Adam Richard Conolly..inspects crew,....Shots also of the King arriving at Portsmouth by train.
PORTSMOUTH. King visits the American Cruiser Columbus, arrives at Portsmouth....Seen getting of train.
RAILWAYS. Shots of the King Arriving at Portsmouth by train..on his way to visit the American cruiser Columbo.
Americans; Navy - Active; George VI of Great Britain; Royalty
USN, United States Navy, cruisers, cruiser, warship, battleship
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