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R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, December 1931
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R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, December 1931
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary at the John Brown shipyard, December 1931. Work on the ship, then known as Cunard No. 534, had been suspended on 13th December as Cunard had run out of funds. The project was only revived in 1934, after the merger of Cunard and White Star Line, with a substantial British government loan
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13th 1931 Clydebank Cunard Funds Loan Project Revived Ship Yard Substantial Suspended December Merger
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the history of one of the most iconic ocean liners, the R.M.S. Queen Mary. Taken at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in December 1931, this image showcases the massive vessel during a period when work on it had been abruptly suspended due to Cunard running out of funds.
The ship, then known as Cunard No. 534, stood still and silent against the backdrop of the shipyard, its future uncertain until 1934 when a merger between Cunard and White Star Line breathed new life into the project with a substantial British government loan. This photograph serves as a reminder of not only the grandeur and importance of ships like the Queen Mary but also highlights how economic challenges can impact even monumental undertakings.
The intricate details captured in this image - from the towering hull of the ship to the bustling activity around it - offer viewers a glimpse into a bygone era where maritime innovation and ambition collided with financial realities. It is a snapshot frozen in time that tells an intriguing tale of perseverance, collaboration, and ultimately triumph for one of Britain's most famous ocean liners.
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