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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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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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