HMS Vanguard (1950)

A day in the life of the warship HMS Vanguard. Portland and Davenport. L/S and C/U Vanguard. M/S Launch pulling alongside, sailor signalling with boat hook. M/S From launch, tracking along Vanguard. M/S Launch approaching gangplank. C/U Mast with ensign flying. M/S Officer going aboard. M/S Officer passes ratings who salute. M/S Crew getting into lifeboat. C/U Rating untying rope. M/S Ratings in boat waiting to go. C/U Officer in boat. M/S Starting to wind boat down side of ship. M/S Two ratings winding boat down. M/S Boat being lowered. M/S Ratings hauling on rope. C/U Seamen paying out rope, pan down to boat in water. M/S Ratings in overalls parading on deck. M/S Ratings and officers lined up. M/S Line of Marines with rifles. M/S Slope arms. C/U C.O. gives order and puts sword on shoulder. L/S Guns. C/U Gun barrel with lion crest over muzzle. C/U Rating polishing gun. L/S Through gun up to rigging. M/S Ratings practising judo instructor demonstrates and throws man. M/S Ratings applauding. L/S Crew