Over the Seas to Belfast
Aug 31, 1946 · 9m
Overview
This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation program set up by the Children's Overseas Reception Board. The present voyage is among the first to carry civilian passengers from North America to the British Isles following the end of the war. Among the passengers are 150 child evacuees, who have spent several years growing up in Canada or the USA.
Cast of Over the Seas to Belfast
Crew of Over the Seas to Belfast
About Over the Seas to Belfast
What is Over the Seas to Belfast about?
This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation program set up by the Children's Overseas Reception Board. The present voyage is among the first to carry civilian passengers from North…
When was Over the Seas to Belfast released?
Over the Seas to Belfast was released on August 31, 1946.
How long is Over the Seas to Belfast?
Over the Seas to Belfast runs 9 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Over the Seas to Belfast?
The cast of Over the Seas to Belfast includes James A. FitzPatrick (Narrator (voice)), Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (Self), Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (Self) and King George VI of the United Kingdom (Self).