U.S.S. WASHINGTON COMMISSIONED New warship, "Washington, is commissioned by Admiral Watson and joins American fleet.
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	5556
	Catalog #:	198132
	Clip Number:	198132-1
	Orginal Film:	41/42
	Timecode:	01:03:55 - 01:04:44
	Location:	Philadelphia
	Year Shot:	1941 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia MILITARY: Navy, USA TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military, Battleship WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Boats & Ships
	Description:	"U.S.S. Washington commissioned". Philadelphia, United States. Various shots of troops of sailors on deck of battleship "Washington", good views of American flags flying over ship. C/U of Colonel Knox with Admiral Watson, commander of new warship. M/S of the commissioning ceremony where Admiral transfers command of the battleship to Captain Benson. Natural sound of Admiral giving speech, handing over control to Captain B. M/S of the officers assembled on the deck, pan to a party of men who are piping. L/S of cheering dockers on scaffolding. More shots of sailors on deck.

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