In preparation for the World War 2 Atlantic Conference, crews of the British Battleship, HMS Prince of Wales and the U.S. Heavy Cruiser, USS Augusta, prepare a gangway connecting the two ships. British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill is seen pacing the deck of the Prince of Wales, as the crews are at work. A cat is seen on deck. Several individuals pass over the gangplank. Later, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill are seen seated on deck of the USS Augusta, as members of their respective parties mingle and converse. Sailors from the USS Augusta mingle with British sailors aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
British men and women entering a building in Wales, UK. They assemble before a stage at the back of the building. Participants are well dressed and constitute a dignified gathering. A gentleman addresses them. British flags displayed and a sign stretched across the top of the stage reads, in Welsh: "adgofion mebyd ein gwron,gwron y byd." ( childhood memories of our hero, the hero of the world ). The gathering may be of political nature and the sign may allude to David Lloyd George who spent his childhood in Wales.(He was Secretary of State for War and then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the head of a wartime coalition government, beginning in 1916.) Following the meeting, participants come out of the front entrance, and pose momentarily for the cinematographer, before continuing on their way.
A church service during the Atlantic Conference aboard HMS Prince of Wales in the Atlantic Ocean. Several seamen and dignitaries on the deck of Prince of Wales. Two priests render the service. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill attend the church service. Both of them seated in chairs on the deck of the ship. Various other dignitaries and the ship's crew also present during the service. Everybody sings hymns. A vessel seen at a distance in the ocean.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill speaks to the crew of HMS Prince of Wales crew at the end of a voyage in the Atlantic Ocean. The crew of the ship on the deck. Winston Churchill addresses the crew. He says that the voyage will be memorable and fruitful. It was a pleasure for him to travel on the ship. He says that he is happy to have been able to share, for a short time, some of the hazards that are the daily routine of the Royal Navy. He says that HMS Prince of Wales is one of the strongest ships and that they had good weather too. He thanks everybody who made the voyage comfortable. Other dignitaries and senior personnel are present on the occasion.
British Prime Minister Churchill speaks to the crew of HMS Prince of Wales underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The Prime Minister addresses the crew on the deck of the ship. He says that a long time back, when a statesman came back from a European Conference, he said he has brought with him peace and honor. But at the end of this voyage of the Prince of Wales they have not sought peace and have not lost honor either. And there is a hope for victory. He assures the crew that their taking part in the voyage will be an inspirational story when it will be widely known. He also wishes them best of luck and the best of good comradeship and the chances of winning fame and honor. Whatever be the chances the whole team of the ship will always be ready to add another sail to the glory of the Royal Navy. Other dignitaries visible behind the Prime Minister.
British monarchs visit naval ships during World War 1. King George V of Britain and Prince of Wales board U.S. Navy battleship USS New York (BB-34) in North Sea prior to the ship sailing to accept the surrender of the High Seas Fleet following the armistice. U.S. Navy sailors present honor guard on the deck of the ship. British monarchs, Navy commanders and admirals stand and talk to each other at the deck of ship. Left to right are British Admiral Sir David Beatty, U.S. Navy Admiral Hugh Rodman, King George V, U.S. Navy Admiral William S. Sims, and the Prince of Wales. The British monarchs greet a line of U.S. Navy officers.