Reel

New Light Cruiser Launched

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

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.