St. Roch arrival [in Vancouver]. Item number: LM2018.999.049
Archival Item

St. Roch arrival [in Vancouver] [moving images]

Item number
LM2018.999.049
Date
1954
Physical Description
1 film reel (3 min., 100’) : acetate, col. ; 16 mm
Scope & Content
  • Header labelled as “J3368” but uncertain what this means.
  • Film opens showing the Evan Coleman & Evan warehouse/wharf, flags flying, RCMP in full uniform waiting at wharf.
  • St. Roch coming into Vancouver Harbour followed by boats.
  • St. Roch crew in full uniform on deck, Larsen on wheel deck, shown talking to crew and pointing towards the wharf.
  • St. Roch at wharf, public waving at the boat as all crew standing at attention on deck above the RCMP St. Roch name.
  • Vancouver Mayor and other dignitaries greeting Larsen, kiss from family member.
  • Scene of military band playing.
  • Mayor’s speech and Larsen’s speaking from wheelhouse.
  • END
Related materials
A copy (or possibly the original film) can be found at Library and Archives Canada (BAC-LAC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police fonds, item number 36220.
Restrictions
Reproduction: Copyright expired.
Access: Please consult digital copy of this film.
Related vessels
St. Roch