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Fine Art Print : Sailing ship Glasgow docks, cargo Australian wheat, 1931
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Sailing ship Glasgow docks, cargo Australian wheat, 1931
Sailing ship Viking, Glasgow docks, carrying Australian wheat, 1931
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Media ID 23435732
1931 Docks Glasgow Newspaper Pre War Press Viking Wheat
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of the sailing ship Viking at Glasgow docks in 1931. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the majestic vessel loaded with bountiful Australian wheat cargo. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this stunning, high-quality print that is sure to add character and charm to any room in your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.2cm x 42cm (20.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the historic sailing ship Viking as it docks at Glasgow's riverside quayside in 1931. The ship, proudly flying the Australian flag, is laden with a bountiful cargo of golden wheat, symbolizing the strong trade relationship between Scotland and the land down under during the 1930s. The era of sailing ships was drawing to a close with the advent of steamships, but this traditional vessel still held its own, gracefully navigating the waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea. The photograph, published in a local Scottish newspaper, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time before the Second World War when international trade was thriving. The hustle and bustle of the dockside can be seen in the background, with workers loading and unloading cargo, and other ships anchored in the distance. The Viking, with its tall masts and sails billowing in the wind, stands out as a testament to the rich maritime history of Glasgow and Scotland. This image, now an archival treasure, is a reminder of the cultural exchange and economic ties that existed between different parts of the world during the 1930s. It also serves as a reminder of the beauty and romance of the sailing ship era, a time when travel was an adventure and the world seemed a little smaller.
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