Gib Greets Amethyst

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1065
Date Released
31 Oct 1949
Date submitted
27 Oct 1949
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Gib Greets the Amethyst. DESCRIPTION: Gibraltar had prepared a very hearty welcome for the frigate Amethyst on her way home from the Far East. She was met off Europa Point by two lines of small craft, as she steamed slowly in. The Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Kenneth Anderson, came aboard to welcome the ship. SHOTLIST: KS. GV "The Rock". "Amethyst" draws alongside quay, after passing along two lines of small craft. Lt Commander Kerens on bridge. Governor Lt General Sir Kenneth Anderson comes aboard, received by Kerens, inspects guard of honour. Several shots of ship including damaged lifeboat. Crew march through streets of Gibraltar.
Keywords
Ships and boats
Locations
Gibraltar
Footage sources
Gaumont British News Rota
Card file number
52726
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Gib Greets Amethyst', British Movietone News Issue No. 1065, 31 Oct 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16022 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)