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Across The Atlantic In The World's Wonder Ship - Version 1 (1920-1929)

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Cunard RMS Aquitania in New York harbour, United States of America (USA). 01:16:34 We see passengers embarking. Several carry large bunches of flowers. Baggage is sent on a “sliding staircase“ or conveyor belt on to the ship. Suitcases, hat boxes, golf clubs and trunks are seen. Shots from deck as the liner leaves the docks. Top shot of the Cunard Pier Head as the liner moves off. People wave. The ex-German liner Leviathan is seen in the background. The bridge of the Aquitania is seen - men stand and look at the New York skyline. The Statue of Liberty is shown as the liner passes. A New York ferry boat passes by. Dropping the pilot - small rowing boat approaches larger ship. 01:22:05 The “Cunard Daily Bulletin - the first ocean wireless newspaper“ is distributed by a group of young uniformed boys. Passengers pay the boys for their papers in the lounge and on deck. Passengers on deck on deck-chairs/loungers with blankets and hats to keep out the cold. Children play ball and have runn

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