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Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying ?
Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying boats. In the background is Curtiss H12 Large America, 8670
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Media ID 13096702
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Adapted Curtiss Dock Floating Lighter Towing Aeronautics
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Discover the captivating world of vintage aviation with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases a fascinating moment in history, with a towing lighter cleverly transformed into a floating dock, accommodating the iconic Curtiss H12 Large America, 8670 flying boat in the background. The intricate details of the image are beautifully rendered in high-quality canvas, bringing the past to life in your living space. Our Canvas Prints are not just decorative pieces, but a testament to the rich heritage of aviation history. Add a touch of nostalgia and charm to your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
In this intriguing photograph, a towing lighter has been ingeniously transformed into a floating dock for flying boats. The repurposed lighter, a type of vessel used for towing larger ships, now serves as a stable and secure platform for amphibian aircraft to take off and land. The Curtiss H12 Large America, registration number 8670, is seen in the background, ready for its next flight. The Curtiss H12, designed by the American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, was a remarkable flying boat that combined the best of both worlds - the ability to fly like an airplane and the versatility of a boat. With its sleek design and powerful engines, it was a popular choice among aviators during the early days of aviation. The use of a towing lighter as a floating dock for flying boats was a practical solution to the challenges of amphibian aviation. Finding a stable and safe platform for takeoff and landing was essential, and a towing lighter, with its large size and stable design, provided an ideal solution. The lighter's ability to be moored in shallow water made it an even more attractive option for flying boat operations. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history when innovation and ingenuity came together to overcome the challenges of amphibian aviation. The Curtiss H12 Large America, with its distinctive design and powerful engines, is a testament to the pioneering spirit of the early aviators who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in flight. The repurposed towing lighter, now a floating dock, is a reminder of the resourcefulness and adaptability of those who dared to dream and innovate.
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