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Four Contingent Battleships Ordered 1909
Building a Dreadnought, at Barrow-in-Furness. Digging out the upper half of a Dreadnought turbine cover. Thedressing shop in the large iron foundry of the works of Vickers, Sons and Maxim. Showing the sand being removed from the casting by seven men with the length 20 ft and weighing about 25 tons, turbine cover just a tiny part of the battleship took three weeks to cast. Date: 1909
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Barrow Battleships Cast Casting Castings Contingent Dreadnought Dressing Foundry Furness Iron Lancashire Maxim Ordered Sand Shipbuilders Shipbuilding Sons Vickers
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive collection of historic photographic prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the "Four Contingent Battleships Ordered 1909" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the incredible construction process of these iconic warships at Barrow-in-Furness. Observe the meticulous work of shipbuilders as they painstakingly dig out the upper half of a Dreadnought turbine cover. Delve deeper into the manufacturing process with a glimpse into the large iron foundry of Vickers, Sons and Maxim's dressing shop. These high-quality prints are perfect for history enthusiasts, model builders, or anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their home or office decor. Experience the rich history of naval warfare through the lens of these captivating images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph from 1909, taken at the Vickers, Sons and Maxim shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, we witness the intricate and labor-intensive process of building a Dreadnought-class battleship. Four of these formidable vessels were ordered by the British Royal Navy that year, marking a significant turning point in naval warfare. The image showcases the upper half of a Dreadnought turbine cover being extracted from the large iron foundry. Seven skilled workers are meticulously removing sand from the casting, which measures 20 ft in length and weighs approximately 25 tons. This tiny yet essential component of the battleship took an impressive three weeks to cast. The Dreadnought represented a revolutionary leap in naval design, with its all-big-gun main armament and superior speed, rendering previous battleships obsolete. The construction of these colossal vessels required a massive collaborative effort from the shipbuilding industry and its skilled workforce. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the working conditions and the sheer scale of the shipbuilding process during the early 1900s. The men in the dressing shop, located within the iron foundry, are dressed in protective clothing to shield them from the intense heat and hazardous materials involved in the casting process. The sand removal is a crucial step in ensuring the castings' quality and integrity before they can be integrated into the battleship's structure. This photograph is an evocative reminder of the ingenuity, determination, and sheer human effort that went into constructing these iconic vessels, which played a pivotal role in shaping the course of maritime history.
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