Launch of the Inflexible Print, 1876
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Framed Print of Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth...Princess Louise Starting the Ship by Electricity...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: Princess Louise Starting the Ship by Electricity, 1876. Mr. W. B. Robinson, the chief constructor of the Inflexible...[explained the mechanism to the Princess]...[there was] a beautifully-finished brass-hinged stanchion, the head of which was made to branch out into two arms so as to support the bottle of wine used in the ceremony of christening...all that was required was to press the button into the casting, whereupon the wire holding the stanchion in its place was instantly severed through being fused by electricity. The stanchion, relieved of its support, fell bodily forward by means of its own weight and precipitated the bottle directly upon the point of the ram...the ship glided beautifully into the water amid the cheers of the assembled thousands and the strains of Hearts of Oak from the military bands in attendance'. From Illustrated London News, 1876. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36374844
British Royal Navy History , Black And White Historical Photos
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Step back in time with our Framed Print featuring the historic moment of the Inflexible's launch at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1876. Witness Princess Louise starting the ship by electricity, an engineering marvel of the era, as captured by the skilled lens of W.H.O. This image, sourced from Heritage Images, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring this piece of maritime history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance to your decor.
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Photo Prints - Step back in time with our vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, capturing the historic moment of the Inflexible's launch at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1876. Witness Princess Louise, the Princess Royal, starting the ship using electricity for the very first time, as depicted in this image by W.H.O. (William Henry Jackson Ouseley). A true piece of maritime history, this photograph is a must-have for any history or nautical enthusiast's collection.
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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 22.7cm (7.6" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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