Launching Of Japanese Man-Of-War "Chitose" (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Experience history in motion with this remarkable black and white film from 1898, capturing the awe-inspiring launch of the Imperial Japanese Navy cruiser Chitose at the Union Iron Works shipyard in San Francisco. Witness the momentous event as Miss May Budd christens the ship with California wine and Miss Gladys Sullivan sends it down the slipway. Amidst a crowd of distinguished guests and over a thousand spectators, the Chitose glides gracefully into the bay, accompanied by the release of 100 doves symbolizing peace. Join us as we delve into this historic moment, marked by tradition, celebration, and the promise of a thousand years of peace.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1898) Launch of Japanese man-of-war "Chitosa". White, J. H. U., prod United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694414