Premium Framed Print : Ordnance at Salt River Works, South Africa, WW1
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Ordnance at Salt River Works, South Africa, WW1
Interior of a workshop at the Salt River Works, near Cape Town, South Africa, where 4.7 inch (120 mm calibre) long-range guns and their carriages were built and assembled during the First World War. The guns were used by South African forces against German forces in the South-West Africa Campaign. Date: circa 1914-1916
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Artillery Assembled Assembly Cape Carriages Guns Ordnance Range Salt Workshop Weapons Ww 1
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Salt River Works, a critical production site during South Africa's involvement in the First World War. Located near Cape Town, this industrial facility played a pivotal role in the manufacture and assembly of long-range ordnance for the South African military. The image showcases the meticulous process of constructing 4.7 inch (120 mm calibre) guns and their carriages, essential components of the great artillery used against German forces during the South-West Africa Campaign. The workshop's atmosphere is filled with a sense of purpose and urgency, as skilled workers focus intently on their tasks. The assembly line demonstrates the intricate engineering involved in producing these weapons, with various parts and components arranged systematically. The Salt River Works served as a symbol of South Africa's industrial prowess and commitment to the war effort, contributing significantly to the country's military capabilities during this pivotal period in history.
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