King Visits Uss Columbus (1949)

Unused, unissued material dates and locations unclear or unknown. King visits USS Columbus. Portsmouth, Hampshire. M, S A civilian man boarding the USS Columbus and being greeted by the Captain. M, S King George VI standing to attention between ranks of saluting sailors. M, S the King shaking hands with officers on board. M, S naval officers boarding the ship. C, U the King, accompanied by Rear Admiral Connolly, starting to inspect guard of honour. C, U the King chatting to highranking naval officer. C, U the King walking with Mr Lewis Douglas and Rear Admiral Connolly along deck. M, S the King walking along lone of officer shaking hands with them. M, S of the King, Connolly and others entering hatchway to got below deck. Various more shots of the King on board the Warship and greeting members of the crew. M, S of the King alighting from train at Portsmouth station and being greeted by station master, Mayor and other civic officials. M, S the King shaking hands with officials and being give the Keys to t