Battleships of U.S. Division nine, seen dimly,in fog in the Firth of Forth, Scotland after World War I. At first, nothing is moving and water is glassy smooth. Smoke rising from stack of one Batleship. View of the Turkish battlecruiser TCG Yavuz. A flushdeck destroyer seen dimly in the fog. A British aircraft carrier with airplane poised on a catapult. Several views of U.S. battleships sitting still in the fog.
U.S. Naval officers of Battleship Division Nine line up to receive British Admiral David Beatty, who comes aboard the USS New York (BB-34) to welcome the American warships to the Royal Grand Fleet, in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Motor launches loiter at the ship's side. Contingent of World War 1 uniformed U.S. Marines marches past on the deck, and then begins double-time. Contingent of U.S. Navy sailors, in blue coats and wool caps,double-times past the officers. Admiral Beatty gives a speech of welcome to assembled U.S. officers and sailors, from a raised dais on aft deck. The view is framed between two aft 14 inch guns. The ship's Captain, thanks Admiral Beatty and makes some remarks and leads the ship's company in a series of hat-waving cheers. A woman is seen leaving the ship, assisted by the Warrant Officer,Bosun's Mate, carrying a megaphone, as a Marine stands by, and Admiral Beatty waves farewell from the ships deck. Senior officers, including a British General, stand about on deck.
Large crowd gathers at British Open Championship in Troon, Scotland. A board reads names of the players. Arnold Palmer signs autograph. Palmer plays stroke at golf course and sets a record for British Open. Palmer holds trophy.
King Olav V of Norway pays a state visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The Norwegian king arrives to Edinburgh by train. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, and British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan along with other dignitaries, receive King Olav V. A procession in horse drawn carriages and Queen's cavaliers escorts the guest. The Highlander troops guard the roads on both sides. A huge crowd cheer for the king.
New luxury ocean liner 'Queen Mary' goes down to the sea in Glasgow, Scotland. Tugs and boats around the gigantic liner as it leaves the yards. Women look through binoculars. Black smoke emerges from the smoke stacks of the cruise ship. The captain of the ship poses with a dignitary aboard the ship. Tugs near the liner. People on rooftops watch the liner as it makes its journey down the Clyde to open waters.
Arrival of 5th division infantry in Gourock, Scotland during World War II. Excited infantrymen aboard a Navy tender wave to the people standing at the shore. Infantrymen walk with barrack bags, carrying on their shoulders. Men with bags walk on the stairs and disembark from the troop carrier ship.