| DUTCH NAVY REMEMBERS In recognition of British hospitality during the war, Dutch give contribution to naval charities. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5771 | |
| Catalog #: | 2929 | |
| Clip Number: | 2929-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 55/39 | |
| Timecode: | 01:46:47 - 01:47:40 | |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Painting CEREMONIES: Unveiling LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth MILITARY: Navy, British | |
| Description: | PRESENTATION OF DUTCH PAINTING TO BRITISH NAVY. Portsmouth, Hampshire. SV. Commander in Chief of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Vice Admiral A. De Booy stepping out of car and being greeted by Commodore C. L. G. Evans, both men walk forward and Dutch Admiral greets other Naval officers. CU. Bulldog, probably mascot. GV. Sailors marching past. SV. Dutch Admiral taking salute. CU. Angle shot, Dutch Admiral taking salute. GV. Sailors marching off parade ground. SV. Interior, Naval wardroom library with Dutch Admiral (on right) and Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Creasy on left. Veiled picture in background. SCU. Dutch Admiral. SCU. Drapes opening revealing picture. CU. Dutch Admiral pulling cords. LV. Picture unveiled, applause starts. SV. Naval officers applauding. SV. Dutch Admiral handing over cheques for Naval charities to Admiral Creasy. SV. Dutch officers watching. SV. Admiral Creasy and Admiral Booy looking up at picture, pan to close up of picture. SV. The painting of Dutch warship "De Zon" off Den Helden. | |
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