Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II
Clip: 429847_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1764
Original Film: 040-077-04
HD: N/A
Location: Scotland - ship yard
Timecode: -
The "Queen Elizabeth" is launched in Clydebank, Scotland, by Queen Elizabeth. The push-button launch sends the lady who replaces the Queens "Mary" and Elizabeth down the ways, after a slight delay. A panoramic shot of the ship in harbor. Dignitaries gather around the queen who stands at a microphone. The queen pushes the launch button to embark the ship. The ship slides down a ramp and into the sea. Various shots are made of the decline. The ship rest in the harbor.