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RMS Olympic EPW041070
The RMS Olympic in White Star dock 44, Southampton. Photographed in April 1933 by Aerofilms Ltd
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 13290145
© Historic England Archive
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating RMS Olympic EPW041070 poster print from Media Storehouse's Historic England Archive collection. This exquisite image, copyrighted by Historic England, captures the iconic RMS Olympic in all its glory as it gracefully rests in White Star Dock 44, Southampton. The photograph was masterfully taken by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1933, providing a unique and intriguing glimpse into maritime history. Add an air of sophistication and nostalgia to any room with this stunning poster print, a must-have for history enthusiasts and maritime art collectors alike.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 74.4cm x 59.4cm (29.3" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, taken by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1933, offers a unique perspective of the RMS Olympic as it rests serenely in White Star Dock 44 at Southampton. The RMS Olympic, a testament to maritime engineering and design, is bathed in the crisp, clear light of an English spring day. The vast expanse of the dock, with its neatly aligned mooring posts, reflects the precision and organization of the port's operations. The RMS Olympic, the sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic, was the largest and most luxurious liner of her time when she entered service in 1911. Her sleek, elegant silhouette, with its distinctive funnels and graceful lines, epitomizes the golden age of ocean travel. The pristine white hull, polished to a mirror-like sheen, gleams in the sunlight, while the dark, glossy water of the dock mirrors the ship's majestic form. The photograph also reveals the intricate network of ropes and cables that secure the liner to the dock, a testament to the intricate dance of maneuvering a vessel of such size and weight. The surrounding area, with its bustling activity and the presence of other ships, underscores the importance of Southampton as a major port city and the vital role it played in the maritime world during this era. This photograph, a precious gem from the Historic England Archive, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when ocean travel was an adventure, a luxury, and a symbol of hope and progress.
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