Christening of a minesweeper (00/00/1941): shot of workmen near huge screw. Shot of welder cutting plates in preparation for launching. HAS of launching party, bottle smashing against prow of ship, ship sliding backwards down the ways. Cut to LS of ship afloat. Several other shots of christenings, bottles smashing against prow, or against deck at the bow, assembled guests standing by. Shots of ships' names; HMCS Red Deer, HMCS Drummondville, HMCS Swift Current, HMCS Medicine Hat.