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World War II Ocean liner Queen Mary returns to Southampton
World War II vintage photograph - Ocean liner Queen Mary returns to Southampton at the end of the war having beeen used as a troop ship
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© Mary Evans / Pump Park Photography
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Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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This vintage photograph captures the iconic ocean liner Queen Mary as she returns to Southampton, Britain, at the end of World War II. The Queen Mary, a symbol of luxury and elegance during the interwar period, was pressed into service as a troop ship during the global conflict, transporting soldiers from the United States, Britain, France, Russia, and other Allied nations to the European theater. The image shows the massive vessel, adorned with the flags of the victorious Allied powers, docking at the pier with a backdrop of the bustling harbor and the city skyline. Soldiers disembark, their uniforms and weary expressions a testament to the long and arduous journey they had undertaken. The defeat of Germany and Japan marked the end of a dark era in world history, and the return of the Queen Mary to her home port signaled the beginning of a new chapter. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the role that ocean liners played in the transportation of troops and the eventual victory of the Allied forces. The image also speaks to the resilience of human spirit and the enduring allure of the sea as a means of travel and transportation.
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