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Framed Print of RMS Aquitania seen here leaving Southampton with a crew of volunteer stewards
RMS Aquitania seen here leaving Southampton with a crew of volunteer stewards
The Aquitania was built by John Brown and Co, Glasgow in 1913 for the Cunard Steamship Co. She was a 45, 647 gross ton ship, overall length 901.5ft x beam 97ft (274, 77m x 29, 56m), four funnels, two masts, four screws and a speed of 23 knots. She carried 597-1st, 614-2nd and 2, 052-3rd class passengers.
Launched on 21st April 1913, she started her maiden voyage between Liverpool and New York on 30th May 1914. Her third and last voyage before the Great War, started on 11th July 1914 and she was then fitted out as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. In August 1914, she was slightly damaged in collision near the Irish coast, returned to Liverpool and was laid up until 1915. At various times between 1915 and 1919 she was used as a troopship, hospital ship and laid up. Her first voyage after the Armistice started 19th February 1919 when she was used to repatriate troops from Liverpool and Brest to New York and she made three voyages on this service.
She resumed commercial voyages on 14th June 1919 when she left Southampton for Halifax and New York. Between December 1919 and July 1920 she was converted from coal to oil burning and resumed the Liverpool - New York route on 17th July 1920. On 14th August 1920 she transferred to the Southampton - Cherbourg - New York service and in 1927 was refitted to carry 1st, 2nd, tourist and 3rd class passengers. In October 1931 she became a 1st, tourist and 3rd class ship. In October 1931 she made the first ever North Atlantic turnround in two weeks when she left Southampton for New York on the 7th October and again on 21st October.
In February 1936 she became cabin, tourist and 3rd class and started her last peacetime voyage between Southampton and New York on 23rd August 1939. Between 1939 and 1948 she served as a troopship and on 25th May 1948 started her first Southampton - Halifax voyage with war brides, later with emigrants, making 25 round voyages on this service. Her last sailing started 14th November 1949, when she left Southampton for Halifax. She made a total of 443 round voyages on the North Atlantic. She was scrapped at Faslane, Scotland in 1950.
May 1921
1920s
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RMS Aquitania. © Mirrorpix
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Media ID 21247871
RMS Aquitania , Southampton Port History , World War 2 Ships
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Step back in time with our Framed Print from the Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This image captures the iconic RMS Aquitania as she leaves Southampton harbor in 1913, led by a crew of dedicated volunteer stewards. Built by John Brown & Co, Glasgow for the Cunard Steamship Co, the Aquitania was a marvel of maritime engineering and design. Bring the elegance and history of ocean liner travel into your home or office with this beautiful, framed print. A perfect addition to any nautical or history-loving collection.
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Photo Prints - Step back in time with this photographic print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness the majestic RMS Aquitania, a Cunard Steamship Company masterpiece built by John Brown & Co, Glasgow in 1913, as it gracefully departs from Southampton harbor. This image is further enhanced by the presence of a crew of dedicated volunteer stewards, adding a intriguing touch to this historical moment. Bring the nostalgia of yesteryears into your home or office with this piece of maritime history.
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Poster Prints - Step back in time with this Media Storehouse poster print from Memory Lane Prints. Featuring the iconic RMS Aquitania leaving Southampton harbor, this print captures a moment in maritime history. Built by John Brown & Co, Glasgow in 1913 for the Cunard Steamship Co, the Aquitania was a testament to engineering prowess and luxury cruising. But what makes this print truly special is the crew of volunteer stewards aboard, adding an intriguing layer of storytelling to this historic image. Bring the nostalgia home with this beautiful, print.
Metal Prints - Step back in time with our Metal Print featuring the iconic RMS Aquitania leaving Southampton harbor. This historic moment is brought to life with a crew of volunteer stewards from Memory Lane Prints, adding an authentic touch to this timeless image. Built by John Brown & Co, Glasgow in 1913 for the Cunard Steamship Co, the Aquitania represents a bygone era of ocean travel. Our Metal Prints are not just a picture, they are a work of art, with colors and exceptional detail that will make this piece a conversation starter in any room. Order yours today and bring a piece of maritime history into your home.
Canvas Prints - Step back in time with our RMS Aquitania Canvas Print from Memory Lane Prints. This image shows the iconic ocean liner as it leaves Southampton harbor, accompanied by a crew of dedicated volunteer stewards. Built in 1913 by John Brown & Co, Glasgow for the Cunard Steamship Co, the Aquitania represents a bygone era of luxury sea travel. Our canvas prints bring the rich history and nostalgia of this magnificent vessel right into your home or office, making it an unforgettable addition to your decor.
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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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