A large crowd of spectators gather to witness the debut of 34000 ton ship Mauretania into Mersey River in Birkenhead, England.

A large crowd of one lac spectators gather to witness the debut of 34000 ton ship Mauretania in Birkenhead, England. Dignitaries at the dock yard perform the ceremonies as the crowd watches. People stand on the deck and the bow of ship leaning to watch the ceremony. The ship slides down into the Mersey River.