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RMS Olympic framed photograph
R.M.S. OLYMPIC: Period silver gelatin photograph of Olympic on April 10th 1912 leaving on her maiden voyage. 11ins. x 10ins. Date: 1912
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Cruise Gelatin Leaving Maiden Olympic Steamer Voyage Liner
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This exquisite silver gelatin photograph captures the majestic RMS Olympic as she sets sail on her maiden voyage on April 10, 1912. The RMS Olympic, a sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic, was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, representing the pinnacle of transportation technology and opulence during the early 1910s. Measuring 11 inches by 10 inches, this period photograph was taken as the Olympic left Southampton, England, on her first journey across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City. The image beautifully conveys the grandeur and excitement surrounding the vessel's departure, with the Olympic's elegant lines, towering smokestacks, and vast expanse of water stretching out before her. The RMS Olympic was a marvel of engineering and design, boasting state-of-the-art amenities and accommodations for its first-class passengers. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the golden age of ocean travel, a time when crossing the Atlantic was an adventure and a journey in itself. This rare and captivating silver gelatin print, produced by the esteemed Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd., offers a unique glimpse into history, providing a tangible connection to the past and a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the ships that have traversed it.
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