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circa 1911: The inner bottom and midship framing of the Cunard liner Aquitania during construction at John Brown and 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 Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 10868390
1910 1919 Bottom Business Construction Industry Construction Site Crane Construction Machinery Cruise Ship Cunard Line Economy Frame H Sea Cons Aquitania Inside Of John Brown Scaffolding Scotland Scotland Black Shipbuilder Unemployment 1406 Midship
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This print captures the inner bottom and midship framing of the legendary Cunard liner Aquitania during its construction at John Brown and Company's Clydebank Yard in 1911. The immense scale of this ship is evident as it looms over the surrounding landscape, supported by towering cranes and scaffolding. The Aquitania, weighing a staggering 45,647 gross tons upon completion in 1914, was one of the last four-stackers to grace the Atlantic waters. Its remarkable career spanned an impressive 35 years, making it the longest-serving ship of its time. Throughout its service, this majestic vessel played various roles including that of an armed merchant cruiser during wartime, a troopship transporting soldiers across oceans, and even a hospital for those wounded in battle. The significance of shipbuilding on Clydebank cannot be overstated; it fueled rapid industrial growth until economic demand waned in 1931. This downturn led to soaring unemployment rates reaching a staggering 65%. However, amidst these challenging times lies evidence of human ingenuity and craftsmanship showcased through this photograph. As we gaze upon this archival image today, we are transported back to an era when ships like Aquitania represented not only feats of engineering but also symbols of hope and progress. It serves as a reminder that even during difficult times when economies falter or industries decline temporarily, there is always potential for revival and resurgence - just as Clydebank eventually experienced after overcoming these hardships.
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