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Canvas Print : Naval Airship No. 2 entering shed
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Naval Airship No. 2 entering shed
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Media ID 19920904
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) / Mary Evans Picture Library
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This vintage image of Naval Airship No. 2 entering its shed, skillfully sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available in a high-quality canvas format. Each print is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality finish. Bring the history and mystery of early aviation into your home or office, and create a unique conversation starter with this intriguing piece of maritime history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" 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
1. Title: "Naval Airship No. 2 Entering Its Mooring Shed: A Pioneering Moment in Naval Aviation" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the historic moment as Naval Airship No. 2, also known as the USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), gracefully enters its mooring shed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, New Jersey, on October 15, 1923. With its distinctive rigid airship design and impressive size, the Shenandoah represented a significant leap forward in naval aviation technology. The image showcases the meticulous precision required to maneuver the massive airship into the shed, with a team of ground crew members expertly guiding it into position using ropes and winches. The shed, with its large doors wide open, provides a stark contrast to the towering height of the airship, emphasizing the engineering marvel that has been achieved. The Naval Airship No. 2 was the United States Navy's first rigid airship, and its innovative design featured a series of gas-filled cells enclosed within a rigid aluminum framework. With a length of 785 feet (239 meters) and a maximum altitude of 15,000 feet (4,600 meters), the Shenandoah was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of its designers and builders. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the early days of naval aviation and the groundbreaking achievements that paved the way for the modern aircraft carriers and advanced naval aircraft we know today. The image also highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration between engineers, designers, and ground crew in bringing these technological marvels to life. In summary, this photograph of Naval Airship No. 2 entering its mooring shed is a captivating snapshot of history, showcasing the pioneering spirit and technical prowess that defined the early days of naval aviation.
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