Fine Art Print : The Great Eastern scrapped: the auction, 1888
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The Great Eastern scrapped: the auction, 1888
The Great Eastern under the hammer. After a thirty year career, the great steamship was scrapped, with her hull and fittings being sold at auction at New Ferry, Liverpool. 1. The smiths shop on board the ship, a relic of her the Atlantic Cable laying days in 1866. 2. Auctioneering under difficulties: the auctioneer at sea during a storm. 3. Cigars distributed at the end of the days sale. 4. Bidders going on board during a gale. Date: 1888
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1888 Atlantic Auction Auctioneer Cable Cigars Deck Distributed Ferry Forge Leviathan Liverpool Phenomena Relic Scrap Scrapped Smithy Sold Steam Ship Storm Auctioneering Hand Out
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring The Great Eastern under the hammer at her auction in New Ferry, Liverpool, 1888. Witness the poignant moment as this iconic steamship, which had a remarkable thirty-year career, was sold for scrap. This evocative image, captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history buffs, maritime enthusiasts, and art collectors alike. Bring the rich story of The Great Eastern into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Great Eastern: A Maritime Phenomenon Bids Farewell at the Liverpool Auction, 1888 Amidst the raw, windswept shores of New Ferry in Liverpool, the colossal figure of The Great Eastern, once a symbol of maritime innovation and engineering prowess, was being dismantled. After a remarkable thirty-year career, the steamship, which had played a pivotal role in the Atlantic Cable laying days of the 1860s, was now facing its final chapter. As the date of the auction approached, the once-mighty vessel, now a relic of the past, was transformed into a curious spectacle. The smithy on board, a testament to the ship's Atlantic Cable laying days, stood as a poignant reminder of the great steamship's illustrious history. The auctioneer, undeterred by the elements, conducted the sale amidst the tumultuous sea. The stormy weather added an element of drama to the proceedings, as bidders braved the gale to inspect the hull and fittings of the Leviathan. Despite the challenging conditions, the day's sale concluded with a sense of camaraderie. The victorious bidders were rewarded with a handout of cigars, a common tradition of the time, as they celebrated their successful acquisitions. The Great Eastern, once a transport leviathan that had connected continents, was now being dismantled piece by piece. Yet, the memories of the ship's incredible journey and its role in maritime history would live on, forever etched in the annals of time.
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