Sir Edgar Britten announces his command of ocean liner Queen Mary (1935)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Sir Edgar Britten reads a letter announcing his appointment to command the Queen Mary and speaks of the improvement in ships under his command from 1,000 to 73,000 tons over his career Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: From Southampton ENGLAND: Hampshire: Southampton: EXT BRITTEN, Sir E. On Berengaria at S’hampton - Made commander of the “Queen Mary“ “QUEEN MARY“ Ship Sir announced commanded of Queen Mary - Shot of Q.M. from Lib. SHIPPING Queen Mary shot from Lib. Sir E. Britten made commanders on Berengaria at S’hampton Ships and Boats; Personalities - Miscellaneous Cunard White Star Liner, Sir Edgar Theophilus Britten, Aide-de-camp to George V Background: Sir Edgar Britten reads a letter announcing his appointment to command the Queen Mary and speaks of the improvement in ships under his command