P&O decided in 1955 to build the largest passenger liner since World War II, the Canberra. This documentary focuses on the construction of the vessel, followed by her maiden voyage.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313042
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Voyages and travels
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Cruise ships
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ship-building
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ship-building - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ships
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)