1931's Largest New Ship Takes The Water! (1931)

Full title reads: "Belfast. 1931's largest new ship takes the water! White Star's giant 28,000 ton liner 'Georgic' 680 ft. long driven by 2 giant motors, developing 20,000 h.p. and yet, as graceful as a yacht - leaves Harland & Wolff's famous yard."



Belfast, Northern Ireland.



Good shots of the front of the giant liner ship 'Georgic' on the stands in the shipyard. MS of ships propellor.



Shots of the ship as she slides down the slipway. Shots of the liner moving out into the water accompanied by a tug boat.
FILM ID:875.21

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