STK-ID 369

American Corvette built in Canada: Shots of sign: "USS Danville - take her away USA - good luck from the men of Canadian Vickers". Bow of ship can be seen dimly in background. HAS over navy band, over cheering workmen. Various shots of welcoming signs. The launching party arrives on the platform. Present are J Edouard Labelle, president of Canadian Vickers, Mr and Mrs Pierpont Moffat, US Ambassador to Canada and other US and Canadian naval officers. Shots of ship being launched by Mrs Moffat, of ship sliding backwards out of shed. Side view of ship hitting water, floating free.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Actualités canadiennes nº 20
Location
Montreal
Year
1942
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486