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Launch of SMS Viribus Unitis at Trieste, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
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Launch of SMS Viribus Unitis at Trieste, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Launch of SMS Viribus Unitis at Trieste, 1911
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1911 Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Austro Hungarian Empire Battleship Crowds Dreadnought George Grantham Bain Launch Launching Naval Ship Shipyard Spectator Spectators Warships Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Naval Warfare Press Photography Warship
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Triumphant Debut: SMS Viribus Unitis Launches at Trieste (1911)
On a sunny day in June 1911, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's latest naval behemoth, the SMS Viribus Unitis, made its grand entrance into service. The imposing battleship was launched from the shipyard of Stabilimento Tecnico Triestino in Trieste, Italy. Assembled crowds gathered to witness this momentous occasion, their faces aglow with excitement and curiosity.
Captured by renowned photographer George Grantham Bain's lens is a glimpse into history as it unfolded on that day. The black-and-white image presents the Viribus Unitis majestically docked alongside its shipyard berth, flanked by dignitaries and naval officials. Amidst the bustle of activity, spectators gaze up at the mighty warship with awe.
This photograph is a testament to Bain News Service's commitment to documenting significant events as they happened. As one of the earliest news agencies in America, their photographers were on hand to capture this pivotal moment in Austro-Hungarian naval history. The image now resides within Heritage Images' archives, waiting for future generations to discover and appreciate its significance.
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