Princess Elizabeth christens new oil tanker the British Princess (1946)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Shipyard workers and their families give Princess Elizabeth a grand reception and flowers upon her arrival for the launching ceremony Full Description: ENGLAND: Sunderland: EXT BRITISH PRINCESS. OIL TANKER. Launched by princess Elizabeth at Sunderland, ELIZABETH PRINCESS. Given flowers by girl when she visits Sunderlan also launches Oil-tanker called British Princess. NAVEL BRITISH. Shots of the 42,000 ton battle-ship being pulled down the clyde by tugs, Queen Elizabeth II; Royalty; Ships and Boats; Ceremonies - Launchings peacetime, war is not mentioned, postwar, interwar period, shipping, christening, petroleum, Her Majesty, HM Background: Shipyard workers and their families give Princess Elizabeth a grand reception and flowers upon her arrival for the launching ceremony FILM ID: VLVA8RRLG8U1S1P6D4XSTHXI