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1923 Cardinal Mercier christens "Belgenland" at Antwerp
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0:26Now PlayingDate: 11th April 1923
Location: ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Blessing a Liner
BELGIUM: Antwerp:
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ANTWERP, BELGIUM
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GV (SIDE VIEW) Decorated ship
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SCU Ships three funnels.
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MV Cardinal Mercier, with dignitaries, blessing ship.
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GV Choir walking along ship's deck.
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Ships and Boats, Personalities - Religious, Music and Dance, Ceremonies - Religious
rite, militar, Royal Navy, ocean, vessel,
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