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Framed Print : Paddle steamer under arms CC80_00195
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Paddle steamer under arms CC80_00195
DEPTFORD CREEK, LONDON. The paddle steamer Plinlimmon (formerly Cambrai) was hired by the Ministry of War transport in 1939. She is shown here in war-time livery (J66) with a full complement of anti-aircraft guns. The General Steam Navigation Co was a steamship company founded in 1820. This shipyard was established in 1825 to build and maintain the companys paddle steamers. Deptford Power Station can be seen beyond. Photographed in 1940 by Larkin Bros
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Media ID 1956447
© Historic England
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Print of "Paddle Steamer under Arms CC80_00195" by Larkin Bros from Historic England. This vintage photograph showcases the iconic paddle steamer Plinlimmon, formerly known as Cambrai, docked at Deptford Creek in London during 1939. The photograph, part of Historic England's extensive archive, offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history as the Plinlimmon was hired by the Ministry of War Transport for wartime service. Add this beautifully framed print to your decor and bring a piece of historical maritime charm into your home or office.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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.
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> England
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> Towns
> Deptford
> Historic England
> England at War
> England at War 1939-45
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> Historic Images 1920s to 1940s
> Historic England
> Transport
> Ships and boats
> Royal Navy
> Transportation
> Ships and Boats
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the Paddle Steamer Plinlimmon, a historic vessel with an extraordinary wartime past. Once known as the Cambrai, this steamship was originally operated by the General Steam Navigation Company (GSNC), a renowned steamship firm founded in 1820. The Deptford Creek scene in this image dates back to 1940, a time when the world was engulfed in the tumultuous events of World War II. The Plinlimmon, now donning the war-time livery J66, was hired by the Ministry of War Transport to serve a new purpose. Armed with a full complement of anti-aircraft guns, this once commercial vessel was transformed into a formidable naval asset. The shipyard in Deptford, established in 1825 to build and maintain the GSNC's paddle steamers, stands proudly in the background. The looming presence of Deptford Power Station beyond the shipyard adds to the sense of industry and determination that permeated the era. This photograph, taken by the Larkin Bros, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the adaptability and resilience of Britain's maritime heritage during wartime.
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