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Synopsis:BP film documenting the building of the SS British Sovereign from beginning to end at the Vickers shipyard, Barrow in Furness, near Newcastle. Produced by Pathe.
Shotlist:Barrow in Furness - see hull inspector and emplty slipway. Programme documents building of ship from beginning to end, well covered and directed.
Interior and exterior shots of Britannic House
Offices British Tanker company, close up of ashtray, ship building and welding
Great 1950's early ship construction shots, ship is launched champagne etc⦠pulled out to sea by tug on her maiden voyage.