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HMS Highburton, engine room
HMS Highburton, engine room with twin Deltic installation
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Deltic E130 Engineering Manufacturing Napier
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the historic engineering marvels of the past into your present with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This captivating image showcases the engine room of HMS Highburton, proudly featuring its twin Deltic installation. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed print transports you back in time, offering a unique and intriguing glimpse into the intricacies of maritime engineering. Adorn your walls with this stunning representation of industrial history and ignite conversations among your guests."
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, we delve into the heart of HMS Highburton, as we explore the engine room of this historic British naval vessel. The engine room is a testament to the intricate engineering and manufacturing prowess of the mid-20th century, showcasing the twin Deltic installation that powered this mighty ship. The Deltic engines, manufactured by Napier and Son, were a marvel of marine transportation technology. Each engine consisted of an 18-cylinder, two-stroke, opposed-piston design, with the E130 model being the most powerful variant, producing an impressive 13,500 horsepower. The engines were named after the Greek letter delta, symbolizing their triangular combustion chamber configuration. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost hear the rhythmic thrum of the engines, as they drive the massive propellers, propelling HMS Highburton through the water with unyielding force. The engine room itself is a labyrinth of pipes, valves, and machinery, all working in perfect harmony to keep the ship running. The Deltic engines were a significant advancement in naval engineering, offering increased power, efficiency, and reliability compared to their predecessors. They were first introduced in the late 1950s and were used in various British naval vessels, including the Type 41 Hunt-class destroyers and the Type 12 Frigates. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into building these magnificent vessels, which once ruled the waves with unrivaled power and grace. It is a testament to the bygone era of traditional manufacturing and engineering, and a reminder of the enduring legacy of the maritime industry.
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