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Inauguration of Train Ferry Service

1924 , Harwich (Essex)

Cat no. 585

Belgian newsreel item showing the inauguration of the train ferry crossing from Harwich to Zeebrugge.

Prince George arrives with an array of dignitaries. He performs the opening ceremony at Harwich Harbour to inaugurate the train ferry crossing to Zeebrugge. Prince George turns a wheel and the leaves of the ferry lower to meet the Quay. The rails from the Quay fit those on the leaves of the ferry, allowing the trains to continue from land to see without unloading. We see wagons roll onto the ferry. Prince George watches from a balcony. There is a long shot of the crowds watching on the Quay. The ferry, Train Ferry No. 2, leaves. There is a shot of the crowd showing a boat steaming past in the background. Prince George leaves with the dignitaries.

Featured Events

The opening of the train ferry service from Harwich to Zeebrugge by Prince George, Duke of York, 24th April, 1924.

Keywords

Opening ceremonies; Royalty; Train ferries

Intertitles

Inauguration du service a Harwich le 24 Avril 1924, par Son Altesse Royale le Prince Georges d'Angleterre.

Background Information

This is a Belgian newsreel item and was acquired from Belgian TV.

Manifestations

Inauguration of Train Ferry Service

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