New British Battleships

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/85
Date Released
22 Oct 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Latest from Madagascar
  2. 2Fighting French Commandos
  3. 3New British Battleships
  4. 4Blackout Trailer

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
Two new battleships HMS Howe and HMS Anson receive finishing touches prior to being handed over to the Navy. The naval complement board the ships and supplies follow, after the dockyard workers have left. Captain Woodhouse takes over HMS Howe after the signing by the shipbuilders. Shells go aboard. Crews already on board at first pay parade. Naval Chaplain officiates at dedication ceremony. The "Howe" leaves the Graving Dock and goes in the Firth of Forth. At sea she is put through various trials and tests as planes are launched, her 14" guns have their first firing.
Keywords
Navy; Military; Religion and belief
Length of story (in feet)
452
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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