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Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938 Sir Percy Bates, Lord Aberconway ands J Piggott
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
1938 Bates Clyde Cunard Glasgow Launched Percy Piggott Elizabeth Liner
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This vintage print captures a momentous occasion in maritime history - the construction and launch of the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1938. The image showcases Sir Percy Bates, Lord Aberconway, and J Piggott overseeing the construction of this magnificent Cunard liner at the John Brown Company shipyard on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland.
The sheer scale and grandeur of the ship under construction is awe-inspiring, with workers toiling away to bring this majestic vessel to life. The Victorian-era architecture juxtaposed against the modern steamship design is a testament to human ingenuity and progress during that time period.
The RMS Queen Elizabeth was a symbol of luxury and sophistication, destined to become one of the most iconic ocean liners of its era. As it glided down the slipway into the water for its maiden voyage, it marked a new chapter in transatlantic travel.
This print from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection is not just a snapshot in time but a window into an era when steamships ruled the seas and travel was an elegant affair. It serves as a reminder of our rich maritime heritage and technological advancements that continue to inspire us today.
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