Second World War Ship Honoured (1964)

Brisbane & Sydney, Australia. Title reads ’20,000 Spectators: Hero’s Welcome for ’Krait’’. Various shots of the ship ’Krait’ on stock in dry dock being overhauled. MS. Some members of the wartime ship crew walking along with banner. GV. Crowd on quay looking at ’Krait’ as it gets ready for its trip to Sydney. Various shots of the ’Krait’ with an escort of smaller craft leaving Brisbane for Sydney. LS. Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk. Various shots of ’Krait’ being greeted in Sydney Harbour by an armada of small craft. Various shots of Sir Eric Woodward, the Governor General of New South Wales performs the dedication ceremony in which the ’Krait’ becomes a National Memorial, Mayor of Sydney Mr Jensen is also present. (.) Date found in the old record - 26/05/1964. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT