Last of the Implacable

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1070A
Date Released
8 Dec 1949
Date submitted
5 Dec 1949
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Last of the Implacable. DESCRIPTION: The old Implacable’s last took her out from Portsmouth past her modern namesake, the 23,000 ton aircraft carrier. Escorted by warship and accorded full honours, she’s been sunk in the Channel. SHOTLIST: KS. SCU White Ensign. GV "Implacable". GV of aircraft carrier "Implacable". Various shots of old "Implacable" being towed out to sea. Library - Cut-in shot of the "Wooden Wall" - Trafalgar Ships. Aboard escorting warships, guests include Admiral McGrigor. Time signal hoisted. Buglers sound the signal (warning). CU button being punched. GV "Implacable" & explosion. "Implacable" slowly sinking, various shots. "Implacable" awash.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations
Portsmouth
Footage sources
Library
British Paramount
Card file number
52880
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Martin Gray
Length of story (in feet)
146
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Last of the Implacable', British Movietone News Issue No. 1070A, 8 Dec 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16088 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)