STK-ID 34164

Shots of "Britannia" on Saint Lawrence River, accompanied by escort of power boats and warships. Shot of ship in Eisenhower Lock, in canals. HAMS of deck as ship sails by camera. HALSs of warships in escort. MLS of "Britannia" heading up Saint-Lambert Lock canal, Jacques Cartier Bridge in background. Shots of Saint-Lambert lock lift bridges, of "Britannia" sailing in and out of various locks, crowds look on, of "Britannia" in locks. Shots of ship's officers on flying bridge, of ship's bow with royal crest on it. CU of dock mooring bit, hawser wrapped around it and extending to hull of the "Britannia". MS of rotating radar antenna of royal yacht, of two sailors handling signal flag lanyards on ship. Rear shots of statue of Madeleine of Vercheres, river and "Britannia" sailing by in background.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Royal River
Location
Saint Lawrence River, Quebec (province)
Year
1958
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
35mm eastman color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3