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  • Short Summary

    Queen Elizabeth II visits Antarctic bound ship the 'Magga Dan' in Butler's Wharf, London.

  • Description

    Unissued / Unused material.

    Queen visits 'Magga Dan' before its voyage to Antarctic. Butler's Wharf, London.

    Various shots as Queen Elizabeth II arrives and is greeted by Mayor of Bermondsey. Various shots as Queen meets Dr Vivian Fuchs leader of expedition who introduces the members (poor light). MS as Queen goes aboard and is greeted by Danish Captain Petersen, who introduces officers of ship. MS Queen on bridge with Dr Fuchs. MS as Queen looks into well of ship. Walking shot as Queen looks at Auster. CU lifebelt. MS as Queen leaves ship.

    MS Danish flag with Tower Bridge in background. MS propeller guard on stern of lifeboat. MS of ship. MS name of ship. MS crate with 'Weddell Sea Expedition' written on it. MS plane in well deck.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2838.13
    Media URN:
    82676
    Group:
    Unissued unused
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    1956
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:03:06:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:17:19:00 / 01:20:25:00
    Canister:
    UN 2907 D

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