SCOTLAND / ROYALS: Opening of King George V dock at Glasgow (1931)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Their Majesties officiate as 2,000,000 pound wonder-dock named ’King George’ in Royal Honour. In a? Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: The King in Scotland SCOTLAND: Glasgow: EXT PAN to turbine steamer, King George V, in dock Steamer ’King George V’ breaking tape at ceremony to open new dock King George V and Queen Mary on deck Crowd waving Side shot King and Queen walking down gangplank Queen Mary (with umbrella held over her head) pours wine into the water to christen the new dock SLATE Long Shot King George V (not clearly seen) speech SOT - this is the third time we have come to Glasgow Docks & have marked a new step in their development, and those that have faith in the future of our nation will not be disappointed - from our hearts, the Queen and I thank you for your loyal address and affectionate welcome
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