Royal Eagle Issue Title Shoulder Arms (1943)

Note: Location of events unknown. L, Ss of the pleasure steamer the Royal Eagle. The commentator says that the vessel has been handed over the Royal Navy. L, Ss of men on deck passing parcels down line. M, S men in lifeboat being lowered into the sea. Men row away. M, S of people at work in kitchen. Men eat in the galley. Several good shots of the crew smoking and drinking whilst playing cards. M, S of anchor being raised. M, S senior official (possibly captain ) operating controls in the wheel house. Good M, Ss of large cogs of engine turning. M, Ss of paddle moving. M, S of Captain at the wheel. Several more shots of the ship in action including training exercise using antiaircraft guns on deck. Good M, S and L, S of sailors singing What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor. L, S of the Royal Eagle. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENS