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SS Queen Mary
The liner SS Queen Mary passing Fawley oil refinery on her way to Southampton, 1961
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 639900
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the rich maritime history of the SS Queen Mary with this stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse. Taken by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown during the SS Queen Mary's passage through the English Channel in 1961, this image captures the iconic ocean liner passing by the Fawley oil refinery, with its distinctive red and white stripes standing out against the blue waters. This high-quality print, taken from the extensive collections of the Royal Air Force Museum, is a must-have for any maritime enthusiast or history buff. Bring the nostalgia of a bygone era into your home or office with this beautiful and evocative piece.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph taken by Charles E. Brown of the Royal Air Force in 1961, the iconic ocean liner SS Queen Mary gracefully passes by the Fawley oil refinery as she makes her way to Southampton, marking the end of her historic voyage across the Atlantic. The post-war era of the early 1960s was a time of renewed optimism and travel, as Europeans and Americans sought to reconnect with the world after years of conflict. The SS Queen Mary, a testament to engineering prowess and luxury, was a symbol of this newfound spirit of adventure. The image captures the SS Queen Mary in all her majesty, her towering smokestacks billowing plumes of white steam against the grey English sky. The refinery, with its sprawling industrial complex and towering chimneys, stands in stark contrast to the sleek lines and elegant curves of the ship. Yet, the two seemingly disparate elements are united by the water, which reflects the mirror-like image of the Queen Mary as she glides past. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the role that shipping played in the post-war era, as a means of transportation for both people and goods. The SS Queen Mary, with her capacity to carry over 1,000 passengers, was a vital link between Europe and North America, helping to rebuild the transatlantic connection that had been severed during the war. Charles E. Brown's photograph is a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, a time when travel by sea was a grand and glamorous affair. It is a reminder of the romance and adventure that once defined ocean liner travel, and a testament to the enduring allure of the SS Queen Mary, which continues to captivate generations of passengers and historians alike.
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