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1949 Motor boats tested on River Thames for export to Venezuela
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0:22Now PlayingDate: 18th April 1949
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: The River Thames:
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MOTOR BOATS. Motor boats for export to Venezuela seen being tested out on Thames. Shots of Big Ben from the launches
LAUNCHES Testing launches on River Thames for export to Venezuela. Seen travelling along Thames.
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