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1951 Ship launched by Mrs. Ridgeway
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0:30Now PlayingDate: 16th August 1951
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
JAPAN: Yokohama:
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JAPAN. Mrs Ridgeway watched by her General husband,,launches "Akagi Maru" at Yokohama shipyard first of Japan's reborn industry
LAUNCHINGS Mrs Ridgeway watched by General husband.launches "Akagi Maru" at Yokohama Japan..at rebirth of shipping yards
RIDGEWAY Maj. Gen. Mathew B. (U.S.) Watches as wife launched "Akagi Manu" first of Japans restarted shipping industry in Yokohama
Ships and Boats; Ceremonies - Launchings; Personalities - Relatives
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