Launching of HMCS Agassiz: shot of the name of the ship; "HMCS Agassiz". View of the stern of the ship, of the rudder and the screw. Woman is shown getting ready to smash bottle against the ship. VIP's arrive for the ceremony. HAS of attendance. View along side of the ship, workmen getting ready to release ship. Shots of clergymen saying prayers, blessing ship. Woman smashes bottle against the hull and the ship is shown sliding down the ways away from the camera.