1949 War damaged Corinth Canal open again
April 22, 2026
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1:01Now Playing1949 War damaged Corinth Canal open again
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as posted by the channelDate: 21st April 1949
Location: Corinth Canal
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: Greece, War Damaged Corinth Canal Open Again
GREECE: Corinth Canal:
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CORINTH CANAL Re-opened to traffic after wartime destruction. King Paul and Queen Frederika make first trip. King declares open the Highway. Queen seen dancing in celebrations which followed
QUEEN. FREDERIKA OF GREECE With King Paul makes first trip along Corinth Canal. Joins in dancing celebrations after canal declared open by King Paul
GREECE Opening of Corinth Canal. King and Queen make first trip. King Paul declares canal open and Queen Frederika joins in the dancing after wards
KING PAUL OF GREECE Seen with Queen Frederika at opening of Corinth Canal. Makes first trip. King Paul declares canal open - and Queen joins in dancing and celebrations after event
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