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

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Shipyard workers and their families give Princess Elizabeth a grand reception
and flowers upon her arrival for the launching ceremony

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ENGLAND: Sunderland:
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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

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