Princess Margaret launches tanker (1950)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Ceremony for ship launch includes royal ceremony Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Princess Launches a Tanker ENGLAND: North Tyneside: Wallsend: EXT PRINCESS MARGARET. Launches 28,000 ton Tanker “Velutina“ at Tyneside Wallsend VELUTINA S.S. Launched by Princess Margaret in 1950 28,000 ton tanker at Wallsend WALLSEND-ON-TYNE Princess Margaret launches 28,000 ton tanker “Velutina“ Princess Margaret (Rose, 1930-2002) Countess of Snowden; Royalty; Ceremonies - Launchings Petrol tanker, petroleum, reception, north country, crowds, launching, bottle, champagne, docks, sea trials, commissioning Background: Ceremony for ship launch includes royal ceremony FILM ID: VLVAA5YNDIGQY3DOJ8D8DHLLIFOSY To license this film, visit Archive: Reuters Archive