The Launch of the Punta Medanos at Wallsend
The Launch of the Punta Medanos at Wallsend

The Launch of the Punta Medanos at Wallsend

Genres

Documentary

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Tyneside shipyard Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson turns out a beast of a tanker for the Argentine Navy.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

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Release Date

20 February 1950

Country

United Kingdom

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