| HOISTING THE FLAG Mast of the training ship 'Arethusa' now belongs to Naval Training School, Elmham. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5520 |
| Catalog #: | 250976 | |
| Clip Number: | 250976-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/47 | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:23 - 01:38:43 | |
| Location: | North Elmham, Norfolk, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Military EXHIBITIONS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Norfolk MILITARY: Navy, British | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "HOISTING THE FLAG - Inauguration by Vice-Admiral Chetwode, C.B., of new Mast at Naval Training School, Elmham." North Elmham, Norfolk. Cadets of the Naval Training School, Elmham, marching past Vice-Admiral Chetwode as he salutes. Vice-Admiral Chetwode addressing cadets. He talks about their future achievements. He hoists the flag up the flag mast from 'Arethusa'. Cadets climbing up the mast of the old training ship 'Arethusa,' the last ship of the British Navy to go into action under sail. It's mounted in the ground. People looking up from where they are seated on chairs to watch the ceremony. A nice shot of the cadets spread evenly on the mast. Vice-Admiral Chetwode looking up. Cut back to the mast where the cadets give it three cheers. | |
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