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Shipyard Apprentice
Apprentice at Swan Hunters Yard, Tyneside. Date: 1950s
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Media ID 7112753
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Apprentice Hunter Ship Yard Swan Tyneside Yard
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring the rich history of shipbuilding to your home or office with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the evocative image "Apprentice at Swan Hunters Yard, Tyneside" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print transports you back to the 1950s, capturing the dedication and skill of a young apprentice at work in a bustling shipyard. Our premium framing options ensure that each print is beautifully presented, making it a stunning addition to any space. Relive the past and celebrate the craftsmanship of yesteryears with this timeless piece.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional shipbuilding in the 1950s, as an apprentice hunter stands proudly before a newly-formed hull at Swan Hunters Yard in Tyneside, England. The apprentice, dressed in a white shirt and overalls, gazes intently at the ship, his hands on his hips as if to assess its progress. The hull, still in its infancy, bears the unmistakable curves and lines of a classic British vessel, with the distinctive shape of a swan's neck visible at the bow. Swan Hunters Yard, located on the River Tyne, was renowned for its shipbuilding expertise and played a significant role in the maritime history of England. The yard's skilled workforce, including apprentices like the one in this photograph, would have spent long hours toiling away, shaping and molding raw materials into magnificent vessels that would transport goods and people across the world's oceans. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the transport infrastructure of the time, with the hull being transported along the river on a barge, ready to be taken to the next stage of construction. The image is a testament to the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and hard work that went into building ships during the 1950s, a period of post-war rebuilding and economic growth in England. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythm of the tides and the skill of the shipbuilders were in perfect harmony, creating vessels that would leave an indelible mark on the world's maritime history.
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