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1920 Launch of the Empress of Canada ocean liner
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0:27Now PlayingDate: 19th August 1920
Location: SCOTLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Empress of Canada Launched
SCOTLAND: Glasgow: Govan:
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SCOTLAND
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MV. Ceremony being performed
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GV. Ship down slipway
(49ft)
Video Roll Title: 'Empress of Canada' launched: 49ft Issue sheet title: 'EMPRESS OF CANADA' LAUNCHED. BIGGEST PACIFIC LINER BUILT BY FAIRFIELD SHIP BUILDING COMPANY AT GOVAN, GLASGOW.
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GLASGOW: Launch of the "Empress of Canada".
Ceremonies - Launchings, Ships and Boats, Scotland, Great Britain
ships, shipbuilding, launch, slips, Scotland, Glasgow, Govan, Fairfield Shipbuilding Company
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