USS Washington Commissioned

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
41/42
Date Released
26 May 1941
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Flanagan and Allen
  2. 2Oxford in Portugal
  3. 3Italian Prisoners Arrive in South Africa
  4. 4USS Washington Commissioned
  5. 5Heroes Honoured
  6. 6Greek Fleet Joins Allied Navy
  7. 7Navy Repels Attack on Convoy

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 7
Summary
Commissioning ceremony, where Admiral Watson transfers command of the USS Washington to Captain Benson.
Keywords
Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania
Length of story (in feet)
70
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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