The USS Independence

Clip: 355620_1_1

Year Shot: 1958 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1648

Original Film: 031-046-02

HD: N/A

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Timecode: 00:34:05 - 00:34:45

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At Brooklyn, Naval yard, the Super-Carrier, The USS Independence, is christened. The largest (Russia take note) most powerful warship ever put to sea. She will carry 100 supersonic jets. Brooklyn Naval Yard and you see the new super-carrier, The USS Independence. MCUS - The stern of the boat (back) has patriotic flags draped on the back. MS - Throngs of well wishers and people who are curious about the size of the Independence.. MS - Camera panning shot of the huge craft. MS - People standing at the bow (front) of the USS Independence. MCUS - Mrs. Thomas Gates, wife of the Secretary of the Navy Christianing the ship with a bottle of Champaign. MLS - The stern, (back) and starboard (right side) of the USS Independence.