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Torpedo Firing

Victorian sailors launch warhead

1900 1 mins Silent

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Overview

Imagine the excitement of Victorian audiences witnessing an explosive torpedo being fired on-screen. This visually impressive film was part of the series of non-fiction films about Navy life produced by the Warwick Trading Company.

Released

1900

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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