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Poster Print : Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
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Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Warship launched using electricity. Hammers and battering-rams were applied to the foremost blocks, which were gradually knocked away...the Princess pressed the button in the mechanism...and christened the ship...The Princess having again pressed a button in the table, the weights fell with a crash. Two workmen stood at each dog-shore with iron mallets upraised to complete the work should the weights have failed to accomplish the duty expected of them. The precaution was superfluous, the weights having completely flattened the dogshores. Still, the ship did not move. But the suspense was only momentary. The powerful hydraulic rams having been brought into play, the ship glided beautifully into the water amid the cheers of the assembled thousands...The launch was a complete success'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse poster print, featuring the historic launch of the HMS Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1876. This mesmerizing image, created by J. R. W, captures the stern view of the warship as it was launched using electricity, marking a significant milestone in naval history. Hammers and battering-rams were no longer needed for this groundbreaking event. Bring the rich maritime past into your home or office and relive the excitement of this pivotal moment in nautical history.
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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.
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This striking image captures the moment of the Inflexible's launch at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1876, as seen from the stern of the ship. The Inflexible was a groundbreaking vessel, as it was the first warship to be launched using electricity. In the photograph, we see the crowd gathered on the dock, eagerly anticipating the launch. The Princess, likely a member of the royal family, stands at the center, holding a button in her hand. The moment of truth has arrived, and she presses the button, releasing the weights that had been holding the ship in place. The weights crash down onto the dog-shores, flattening them as the ship begins to slide into the water. The launch was a tense moment, as the success of the electric launch method was uncertain. But the Inflexible glided smoothly into the water, much to the relief and excitement of the onlookers. The launch was a complete success, marking a significant milestone in maritime history. This photograph, taken by J.R.W., provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the excitement and innovation of the time.
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