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A Ship is born

Unknown, 1970
film

Offers an impressionistic view of shipbuilding and the baptismal launching of a ship, showing the relationship between man and his work. Shows the gaiety of t..

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All about ships

Australia, 1968
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Shipbuilding I

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Down to the sea

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The Painting ship

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Shipyard

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The Sea shall test her

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Steady as she goes

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Ships at work

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The Half-masted schooner

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Seawards: the great ships

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