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1922 S.S. "Diogenes" is launched at Belfast
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0:38Now PlayingDate: 9th March 1922
Location: BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Launch of the 'Diogenes', from Messrs. Harland & Wolff's shipyard, Belfast:
NORTHERN IRELAND: Belfast:
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Video Roll Title: Launch of the 'Diogenes', from Messrs. Harland & Wolff's shipyard, Belfast: 70ft Issue sheet title: LAUNCH 'DIOGENES' FROM HARLAND AND WOLF'S SHIPYARD - BELFAST
BELFAST: Launch of "Diogenes at Belfast.
S.S. "Diogenes": Launch of "Diogenes" at Belfast.
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
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GV. Lady Pirrie, watched by Lord Pirrie & dignitaries on dais, performs the christening ceremony. PAN to ship moving down slipway
(70ft)
Nobility, Ceremonies - Launchings, Ships and Boats, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, steamship, passenger ship
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