For the transportation of liquefied natural gas from Algeria to Britain the engineers of Vickers shipbuilding undertake at the Barrow Shipyard the building of a highly specialised tanker. The initial research, construction and testing that led up to the launching of the “Methane Princess” are set against the background of the scheme to bring a new source of energy to Britain and pioneer a new world industry
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ACMI Identifier
002764
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gas, Natural
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gas, Natural
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ship-building - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Shipping
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gas, Natural
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)