Witness the historic launch of the USS Missouri (BB-63) and USS Houston (CL-81) on January 29, 1944. Fully restored, colorized, and upscaled to 4K 60fps.
Travel back to the height of World War II at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This rare footage captures the christening and launching of two legendary ships. The "Mighty Mo" (USS Missouri) would go on to host the surrender of Japan, ending the war. Beside her, the "Ghost of the Java Coast" (USS Houston) rises again to join the fight.
This footage has been digitally restored to bring history to life:
Visuals: Denoised and sharpened. Resolution: Upscaled to Ultra HD 4K. Fluidity: Frame interpolation to 60fps for smooth motion. Audio: Sound design and period-accurate music. 🎙️ Voiceover: AI-recreated 1940s newsreel narration.
Narration Script: "America answers the call! Here at the Navy Yard, the industrial heart of the nation beats with a thunderous rhythm... But behold the titan of the seas — the U.S.S. Missouri! The 'Mighty Mo' herself... The shoring is removed... The grease is laid... And there she goes! ...But she is not alone! Look out on the water — the U.S.S. Houston is already afloat!"
Original footage provided by the US National Archives:
Restoration & Edit by: The Colors of Our History
Travel back to the height of World War II at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This rare footage captures the christening and launching of two legendary ships. The "Mighty Mo" (USS Missouri) would go on to host the surrender of Japan, ending the war. Beside her, the "Ghost of the Java Coast" (USS Houston) rises again to join the fight.
This footage has been digitally restored to bring history to life:
Visuals: Denoised and sharpened. Resolution: Upscaled to Ultra HD 4K. Fluidity: Frame interpolation to 60fps for smooth motion. Audio: Sound design and period-accurate music. 🎙️ Voiceover: AI-recreated 1940s newsreel narration.
Narration Script: "America answers the call! Here at the Navy Yard, the industrial heart of the nation beats with a thunderous rhythm... But behold the titan of the seas — the U.S.S. Missouri! The 'Mighty Mo' herself... The shoring is removed... The grease is laid... And there she goes! ...But she is not alone! Look out on the water — the U.S.S. Houston is already afloat!"
Original footage provided by the US National Archives:
Restoration & Edit by: The Colors of Our History
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