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SAILING SHIP ARIEL
The fastest of all the China clippers which brought tea from China to Britain
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Media ID 619451
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14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of maritime history with our exquisite photographic print of "SAILING SHIP ARIEL" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning image, available through Media Storehouse, showcases the fastest of all the China clippers that once brought precious cargo from China to Britain. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring the past to life. Transport yourself back in time and adorn your walls with this captivating piece of nautical history.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 19.1cm (14" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 stunning photograph captures the iconic Sailing Ship Ariel, the fastest of all the China clippers that graced the seas during the 19th century. Built in China in 1866, the Ariel was renowned for its sleek design and impressive speed, which enabled it to make the long and perilous journey from China to Britain in record time. The China clippers were a class of fast sailing ships that dominated the trade route between China and Europe during the 19th century. They were named for their ability to "clip" the corners of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn, thereby reducing the time it took to make the voyage. The Ariel was the fastest of them all, with a record-breaking journey time of just under 100 days. The ship's elegant lines and impressive rigging are on full display in this photograph, which transports us back in time to an era of exploration and adventure. The Ariel was not only a marvel of naval engineering but also a symbol of the global connections that bound China, Britain, and the wider world together. The tea trade was a significant driver of the demand for faster and more efficient shipping, as the thirst for China's prized tea leaves fueled the growing appetite for trade between the two nations. The Ariel's historic voyages played a crucial role in the transportation of tea from China to Britain, helping to fuel the growth of the British tea industry and cementing the economic and cultural ties between the two countries. This photograph is a testament to the rich maritime history of the past and serves as a reminder of the incredible feats of engineering and navigation that once defined the age of sail. The Sailing Ship Ariel stands as a symbol of the enduring connections between China, Britain, and the wider world, and a reminder of the incredible journey that tea took to reach our teacups.
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