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After The Launch
27th September 1938: The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth approaching the fitting out basin after being launched at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, Glasgow. Workmen used 10, 000, 000 rivets during the construction of the Queen Elizabeth and she was the largest liner ever built, weighing 83, 673 tons and measuring 1, 031 feet long. The liner was launched in 1938 and began war service as a transport ship, carrying 15, 000 troops at a time for six years before being repainted in Cunard livery in 1946. She sailed to New York harbour every week until transatlantic cruises became less popular and she retired in 1968, plans to convert the ship to a floating university were scrapped when she caught fire in a Hong Kong harbour during refitting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 10868372
1930 1939 Approaching Clydebank Cruise Ship Cunard Line Davies Dock Fitting Glasgow Harbor John Brown Outs Queen Elizabeth Scotland Scotland Black Shipyard Smoking Hudson
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment of the Queen Elizabeth's grand launch in this stunning black-and-white fine art print from Media Storehouse. Captured by the Topical Press Agency on 27th September 1938, this iconic image shows the Cunard White Star liner gracefully approaching the fitting out basin after being launched at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, Glasgow. This exquisite fine art print, part of our Media Storehouse collection, is a must-have for maritime enthusiasts and history buffs, bringing a piece of the past into your home or office. Impeccably printed on high-quality archival paper, this print is not only a beautiful addition to your decor but also a valuable investment in preserving history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
After The Launch: A historic moment captured in this photo print, showcasing the magnificent Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth as it approaches the fitting out basin at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, Glasgow on 27th September 1938. This iconic vessel was a testament to human engineering prowess, with an astounding construction that required a staggering 10 million rivets. The Queen Elizabeth held the title of being the largest liner ever built, weighing an impressive 83,673 tons and measuring a remarkable length of 1,031 feet. Launched just before World War II erupted, she played a vital role as a transport ship during the war years, ferrying up to 15,000 troops at once for six long years. After her wartime service came to an end in 1946, she underwent a transformation back into her original Cunard livery. From then on until her retirement in 1968, this majestic liner sailed faithfully between Glasgow and New York harbor every week. However, changing times led to dwindling popularity for transatlantic cruises. Sadly though not unexpectedly given her rich history and significance as one of the world's greatest liners ever built - plans to convert her into a floating university were dashed when disaster struck during refitting in Hong Kong harbor. A devastating fire engulfed her hull. This print serves as both a tribute to Queen Elizabeth's illustrious past and a reminder of how time can alter even grandest vessels.
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