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Princess Elizabeth launches The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger
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Princess Elizabeth launches The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger
Princess Elizabeth launches
The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger ship now building in the world, was launched at John Browns Clydebank shipyard today (Thursday) by HRH Princess Elizabeth, who was accompanied by her fiance, Lt Philip Mountbatten, R.N. They were afforded a tumultuous welcome by thousands lining the route as they drove to the yard. The new vessel is 714 foot long, has nine decks, and is to be fitted with a radar. Clifford Bodin single funnelled
, the Caronia will form, with the Mauretania, a second string for the two Queens on the North Atlantic route. The ?3 million ship well will accommodate 1000 passengers and will become an important dollar earner for Great Britain.
Photo shows, the hull of the Caronia moves gracefully over the yard as she goes down the slipway to take the water during her launching at Clydebank today (Thursday).
31 October 1947
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1940s Crane Nineteen Forties Derrick Slipway
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Princess Elizabeth Launches the Majestic Caronia - A Historic Moment in Shipbuilding History
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. In this photo print, we witness a momentous occasion as Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by her fiancé Lt Philip Mountbatten, R. N. , launches the magnificent Cunard White Star Liner Caronia. The largest ship currently under construction worldwide, this grand vessel was unveiled at John Browns Clydebank shipyard amidst an overwhelming display of adoration from thousands lining the route. As the hull of the Caronia gracefully glides over the yard's slipway to embrace its aquatic destiny, one cannot help but be awestruck by its sheer size and elegance. This 714-foot-long marvel boasts nine decks and will be equipped with state-of-the-art radar technology. With a single funnel design reminiscent of classic liners like Clifford Bodin, it is destined to join forces with Mauretania as a second string for the two Queens on their North Atlantic journeys. Anticipation runs high for this £3 million masterpiece that promises to accommodate up to 1000 passengers while becoming a vital source of revenue for Great Britain. Its launch marks not only a triumph in engineering but also symbolizes hope and progress during these post-war years. This extraordinary photograph captures both the historic significance of Princess Elizabeth's involvement in launching such an iconic ship and showcases TopFoto. co. uk's exceptional talent in preserving timeless moments from our past.
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