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Scottish Shipbuilding
29th May 1913: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank yard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45, 647 gross tons. The last of the Atlantic four-stackers, she went on to become the longest-serving ship this century, retiring after 35 years of service which included war duty as an armed merchant cruiser, a troopship and a hospital. Shipyards dominated Clydebank and led to rapid industrial growth until demand faltered and the areas economy slumped in 1931 with unemployment levels reaching 65%. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 10868400
1910 1919 Building Activity Business Clydebank Construction Industry Construction Site Cruise Ship Cunard Line Dock Economy H Sea Cons Aquitania John Brown Luxury Scaffolding Scotland Scotland Black Shipbuilder Unemployment Yard
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Scottish shipbuilding through the captivating lens of the Topical Press Agency in this Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the monumental construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at John Brown & Company's Clydebank yard in 1913. This exquisite photograph, taken on 29th May 1913, captures the Aquitania in its formative stages, a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Scotland's shipbuilding industry. With three years of meticulous work invested in its creation, the Aquitania was finally launched in 1914, weighing an impressive 45,000 tons. Bring a piece of maritime history into your home with this stunning Fine Art Print, a timeless addition to any decor.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.2cm x 42cm (22.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in Scottish shipbuilding history. Taken on 29th May 1913, the image showcases the construction of the remarkable Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at John Brown & Company's Clydebank yard. The sheer scale of this vessel is awe-inspiring, weighing an impressive 45,647 gross tons upon completion in 1914. The Aquitania holds a special place in maritime history as the last of the Atlantic four-stackers. Its illustrious career spanned over three decades, making it the longest-serving ship of its time. Throughout its service, this majestic liner played various roles including armed merchant cruiser during wartime, troopship for military operations, and even served as a hospital when needed. Shipyards like John Brown & Company were instrumental in driving rapid industrial growth in Clydebank during this era. However, economic downturns took their toll on the region by 1931 when unemployment levels skyrocketed to a staggering 65%. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both prosperity and hardship that characterized Scotland's shipbuilding industry. The composition beautifully portrays men working diligently amidst scaffolding against a backdrop of water and other vessels docked nearby. It encapsulates not only business activity but also highlights the craftsmanship involved in constructing such magnificent ships. Preserved through archival means, this historical snapshot provides us with insight into an important chapter of Scottish maritime heritage – one that forever shaped transportation and nautical advancements throughout Europe.
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