The Launch of HMS Albion at Blackwall

1898-09-301m14+

The film documents the launch of HMS Albion at Blackwall on the 21st of June, 1898—an event that was witnessed by 30,000 onlookers, 37 of whom lost their lives when the jetty upon which they were standing became washed away by the resultant swell.

Cast:none

Genre:Documentary,

country:United Kingdom,

Production:Prestwich Manufacturing Company,

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