New Light Cruiser Launched

Clip: 347220_1_1

Year Shot: 1938 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1527

Original Film: 010-698-03

HD: N/A

Location: BROOKLYN, N.Y.

Timecode: 00:39:49 - 00:40:24

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Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Amidst colorful scenes at the US. Navy yard, the USS Helena, a 10,000-ton cruiser for Uncle Sam's fleet, gets a sparkling send-off from pretty Eli nor Gudger, its sponsor, as officials and spectators cheer. Ship slowly launched down slipway, crowd looks on.