Naval Tattoo at Whale Island

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

57

Date Released

7 Jul 1930

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Kingsford Smith Arrives in NY
2. 2An American Wimbledon - Tilden and Mrs Wills Moody the New Champions
3. 3King’s Cup Air Race
4. 4Last Day of Henley Regatta
5. 5Naval Tattoo at Whale Island
6. 6Duke of York at Weymouth

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Naval Tattoo at Whale Island. DESCRIPTION: In it’s centenary tattoo at Whale Island the Senior Service follows example set by the army. SHOTLIST: Sailors in old time dress walk round singing sea shanty. They are winding the capstan. Firing ancient guns. King George III and Queen Charlotte come aboard in 1794. Various shots of the pageantry.

Keywords

Royalty; Commemorations; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Weapons; Celebrations and festivals; Navy; Fashion and costume; Military; History and archaeology; Exhibitions and shows

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

762

Length of story (in feet)

88

Story extras:

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