HMS Hood 1922

BATTLESHIPS OF THE WORLD'S NAVY (aka BATTLESHIPS OF THE WORLD'S NAVIES)

20 August–02 November: Brazilian and West Indies Cruise
My greatgrandfather Arthur Whelan was onboard the Hood during this time.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Full titles read: "BATTLESHIPS OF THE WORLD'S NAVIES - reviewed by President Pessoa during Brazil's centenary of Independence Celebrations."

M/S's of President coming aboard ship and shaking hands with naval officials.

Intertitle read: "U.S.S. Nevada & Maryland."

Good L/S's of the Nevada and Maryland, they fire a gun salute. Nice High angled shot of two top-hatted dignitaries chatting to each other. One points up to the camera and smiles. Various shots of battleships.


Note: The item also includes footage HMS Hood.