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Shipbuilding Yard
circa 1911: Construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45, 647 gross tons. The last of the Atlantic four-stackers, she went on to become the longest-serving ship this century, retiring after 35 years of service which included war duty as an armed merchant cruiser, a troopship and a hospital. Shipyards dominated Clydebank and led to rapid industrial growth until demand faltered and the areas economy slumped in 1931 with unemployment levels reaching 65%. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 10868392
1910 1919 Business Clydebank Construction Industry Construction Site Crane Construction Machinery Cruise Ship Cunard Line Dock Economy H Sea Cons Aquitania John Brown Luxury Scotland Scotland Black Shipbuilder Shipyard Unemployment
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning 'Shipbuilding Yard' poster print from the Topical Press Agency, available in the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This captivating image takes you to John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard in 1911, where the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania is under construction. Witness the intricate process of building this marvel of engineering, launched in 1914 and weighing an impressive 45,000 tons. Bring the history of shipbuilding and the golden age of ocean liners into your home or office with this beautiful, vintage-inspired print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
Shipbuilding Yard (circa 1911) - A Glimpse into the Construction of the Majestic Aquitania
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back in time to the bustling shipbuilding yard at John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard, circa 1911. The image captures a pivotal moment during the construction of the iconic Cunard luxury liner, Aquitania. This magnificent vessel, weighing an impressive 45,647 gross tons, took three years to build and was finally launched in 1914. As one of the last Atlantic four-stackers ever built, Aquitania holds a significant place in maritime history. She proudly served as a symbol of elegance and opulence for over three decades - making her mark as the longest-serving ship of this century. Throughout her illustrious career, she fulfilled various roles including armed merchant cruiser duties during wartime, transporting troops across vast oceans, and even serving as a hospital when needed. The shipyards at Clydebank were once thriving hubs that fueled rapid industrial growth in Scotland. However, by 1931 economic downturns led to soaring unemployment rates reaching a staggering 65%. Nevertheless, this photograph stands testament to an era when these yards flourished with activity and ambition. Immerse yourself in this archival masterpiece showcasing not only remarkable engineering but also capturing an important chapter in both maritime and Scottish history.
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