"The Fleet Is In!" (1931)

Full title reads: "Portsmouth. 'The Fleet Is In!" A sight to thrill every British heart as the grey ships of war - great & small - come to their home ports after Spring cruise."



Portsmouth, Hampshire.



Various shots of British Royal Naval warships coming in to port - possibly including HMS Warspite. (Some damage to film). Closer shot of name on HMS Nelson as she sails past - a Navy band playing on her aft deck. Another large warship comes in. Smaller ships comes past. Crowds wave from the docks.
FILM ID:767.06

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