The Launch of HMS Albion at Blackwall 1898 Directed by E.P. Prestwich
The film documents the launch of HMS Albion at Blackwall on the 21st of June, 1898—an event that was witnessed by 30,000 onlookers, 37 of whom lost their lives when the jetty upon which they were standing became washed away by the resultant swell.
Country
United Kingdom
Production Country
United Kingdom
Language
No Language
Spoken Language
No Language
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
Prestwich Manufacturing Company
Release Date 30 September 1898
1 mins
