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circa 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. 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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Building A Liner - The Majestic Aquitania Takes Shape
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. This print captures a significant moment in maritime history - the construction of the Cunard luxury liner, Aquitania. Taken circa 1911 at John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard in Scotland, this image showcases the sheer magnitude of this grand vessel as it begins to take form. The Aquitania was no ordinary ship; it took three long years to build and was finally launched in 1914, weighing an impressive 45,647 gross tons. As one of the last Atlantic four-stackers, she went on to become the longest-serving ship of her time. Her remarkable service spanned over three decades, fulfilling various roles including armed merchant cruiser duty during war times, transporting troops, and even serving as a hospital. This photograph not only highlights the immense scale of the construction site but also offers a glimpse into the bustling shipyards that dominated Clydebank during its industrial heyday. However, despite their initial prosperity, these shipyards eventually faced economic challenges leading to high unemployment rates reaching a staggering 65% by 1931. As we admire this archival piece from Topical Press Agency/Getty Images collection at Fine Art Storehouse today, let us appreciate both the craftsmanship involved in constructing such magnificent vessels and remember the impact they had on local economies like Clydebank's.
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