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Riveting Work during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania
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Riveting Work during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania
circa 1911: Construction workers using hydraulic riveting machinery during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company. 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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1910 1919 Building Activity Business Clydebank Construction Industry Construction Site Construction Worker Crane Construction Machinery Cruise Ship Cunard Line Economy H Sea Cons Aquitania Human Role Hydraulic Platform Industrial Equipment John Brown Luxury Machinery Occupation Scotland Scotland Black Shipbuilder Shipyard Unemployment Used 1406
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Riveting Work - A Glimpse into the Construction of the Majestic Aquitania
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. This print takes us back to circa 1911, where the construction of the magnificent Cunard luxury liner Aquitania was in full swing at Clydebank shipyard. Owned by John Brown & Company, this bustling site witnessed a remarkable feat of engineering as skilled workers utilized hydraulic riveting machinery to piece together this grand vessel. The Aquitania, weighing an impressive 45,647 gross tons, took three years to build and was finally launched in 1914. As one of the last four-stackers sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, she went on to become a true legend of her time. Serving for an astonishing 35 years, she fulfilled various roles including armed merchant cruiser during war duty and even transformed into a hospital when needed. This photo not only showcases the industriousness and dedication of these shipbuilders but also sheds light on Clydebank's significant role in shaping Scotland's economy during that era. However, it is important to note that despite its initial prosperity, demand eventually declined leading to economic downturns and soaring unemployment rates reaching up to 65% in 1931. As we admire this archival image captured by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images with its vertical composition highlighting a group of hardworking men surrounded by industrial equipment and cranes against the backdrop of this colossal construction site; we are reminded not only of human ingenuity but also how history unfolds through monumental projects like building cruise ships that continue to leave lasting legacies.
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