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Title:The Amethyst returns to Hong Kong following the Amethyst Incident
Date:11th August 1949
Summary:SLATE INFORMATION: The Amethyst Returns in Triumph
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AMETHYST, H.M.S. Returns to Hong Kong after escaping from her berth on the Yangtse River under Communist guns. On the bridge, see Commander Kerans and Lieut. Hett. Seen nearing the harbour with crew of 60 officers and ratings on board. Shots of the damage - shattered superstructure and smashed gun t
Embargoed:26th August 1949 13:00
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Location:Unspecified
Country:Hong Kong
Topics:Defence / Military
Reuters ID:LVAA5STMWR2TNTIDG8KY8O274B18
Story Text: Royal Navy frigate HMS Amethyst arrives in Hong Kong harbor, cheers and salutes from RN ships, Governer of Hong Kong congratulates officers and crew
Copyright Holder:GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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