'carinthia' Launched (1955)

Clydebank, Scotland. GV. Princess Margaret and VIP's walking past cheering crowds, & CU. GV. Carinthia, prior to launching. CU. Ship's name, pan along length of propellers. SCU. Princess Margaret taking her place on launching rostrum. CU. Cheering crowds. Close up, Princess Margaret launching ship (natural sound): "I name this ship".... all who sail in her...". She cuts string to release champagne bottle. CU. Champagne bottle released. It strikes hull of ship. CU. Princess Margaret. She presses the release switch for launching. Close up, the Carinthia, as she slides down launching ramp. CU. Princess Margaret watching. GV. Carinthia hits the water. CU. People waving. GV. Carinthia finally launched. (Lavender.) (Orig "A") FILM ID:557.24 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/