Poster Print : Balkal (Cig Card)
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Balkal (Cig Card)
British-built steamship built for use on Russias Lake Balkal. Her hull is designed to withstand the ice which frequently impedes navigation of the lake
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Media ID 610635
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Baikal Frequently Hull Navigation Russias Steam Ship Steam Ships Withstand Designed
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Balkal" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing image showcases the British-built steamship, designed specifically for use on Russia's Lake Balkal. With its robust hull engineered to withstand the icy conditions that often disrupt navigation, the "Balkal" is a testament to engineering prowess and determination against the elements. Add this striking poster print to your collection and bring a piece of historical maritime engineering into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Balkal, a historic British-built steamship designed for navigating the icy waters of Lake Baikal in Russia during the early 20th century. The Balkal, also known as the Cig Card, was an engineering marvel of its time, with a hull specifically engineered to withstand the frequent ice impediments that hindered navigation on the lake. Lake Baikal, the largest freshwater lake in the world by volume, is located in southern Siberia and is known for its extreme climate, with heavy ice cover during the winter months. The Balkal was commissioned to provide essential transportation services during these challenging conditions, making it an invaluable asset to the region. The steamship's hull, depicted in this photograph, is a testament to the ingenuity of its designers and builders. The thick, reinforced walls and unique shape were designed to protect the vessel from the crushing weight of the ice, allowing it to safely traverse the lake even during the harshest winters. The Balkal's historical significance lies in its role as a vital transportation link during a time when travel across the lake was otherwise severely limited by the ice. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era when steamships like the Balkal played a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating trade and communication in the face of formidable natural challenges. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a captivating window into the history of steamship transportation on Lake Baikal and the engineering innovations that made it possible.
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