| BLUE RIBAND OF THE ATLANTIC PRESENTED TO NORMANDIE (on sleeve incorrectly as BLUE RRIBAND OF THE ATLANTIC) Malcolm Campbell presents trophy to Captain of Frenc. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6351 |
| Catalog #: | 252743 | |
| Clip Number: | 252743-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/92 | |
| Timecode: | 01:24:29 - 01:25:09 | |
| Location: | At Sea | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Awards TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Passenger Liners | |
| Description: | Blue Riband presented to "Normandie". On board French transatlantic liner, Normandie, mid Channel, Blue Riband of the Atlantic presented to Captain Thoreux by Malcolm Campbell. Various L/Ss of ship at sea. M/S of officers on bridge. Various shots of presentation ceremony. Mr. H. K. Hales, MP, makes a speech. We then see Campbell and Thoreux shake hands. In the middle of the room is a massive, very ornate trophy - the Blue Riband. Other dignitaries are also present including Dr. Lauria of Italy and Herr Lindemann of Germany. According to narrator, Campbell states in his presentation speech "if Britain is to lose the trophy they would rather France held it than anyone else". | |
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