Picture No | 10216922 |
Date | 1953 |
Description | Up Spirits on HMS 'Cleopatra', 1953. |
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Photograph showing the distribution of rum to ratings on board HMS 'Cleopatra' after Queen Elizabeth II's first order - 'splice the mainbrace' - following her review of the fleet. As can be seen, several officers are keeping an eye on proceedings to ensure the proper allocation.
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Source | The Illustrated London News. 1953. photographic print. |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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