Photographic Print : Heavy rain was falling when the 34, 000 ton Cunard - White Star Liner Caronia largest

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Heavy rain was falling when the 34, 000 ton Cunard - White Star Liner Caronia largest

Heavy rain was falling when the 34, 000 ton Cunard - White Star Liner " Caronia" largest ship now building in the world, was launched at John Browns Clydebank shipyard today by Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, who was accompanied by her fiance, Lt. Philip Mountbatten, R. N. They were afforded a tumultuous welcome by thousands lining the route as they drove to the yard. The new vessel is 714 feet long, has nine decks, and will be fitted with radar. Clipper-bowed and single-funnelled, the Caronia will form, with the Mauritania, a second string for the two " Queens" on the North Atlantic route. The ?3 million ship will become an important dollar earner for Britain.
Picture shows: Princess Elizabeth and Lt Mountbatten, with Cunard White Star officials and distinguished guests on the launching platform at Clydebank today (Thursday).
30 October 1947

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Media ID 11261904

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1940s Liner Nineteen Forties Royalty Ship

10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print

Bring the majesty of maritime history into your home with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This stunning image captures the moment as the 34,000-ton Cunard-White Star Liner Caronia, the largest ship in the world at the time, braves the heavy rain during construction. The intricate details of the ship's design and the dynamic contrast between the calm interior of the dockyard and the chaotic exterior created by the stormy weather make for an awe-inspiring piece of art. This print, taken by TopFoto.co.uk, is a testament to the power and resilience of engineering and the beauty of nature. Add this captivating piece to your collection and let the story of the Caronia unfold in your space.

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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photo print, heavy rain pours down as the magnificent Cunard-White Star Liner Caronia, the largest ship being built at that time, is launched at John Browns Clydebank shipyard. The prestigious event was graced by Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth and her fiancé Lt. Philip Mountbatten, R. N. , who were warmly welcomed by thousands of onlookers lining the route to the yard. The Caronia, spanning an impressive 714 feet in length with nine decks and equipped with radar technology, showcases its elegant clipper-bowed design and single funnel. Alongside its sister ship Mauritania, it will serve as a second string for the renowned "Queens" on their North Atlantic voyages. Captured in black and white monochrome tones from October 30th, 1947 – a significant moment in twentieth-century history – this image portrays Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Mountbatten standing proudly on the launching platform alongside Cunard White Star officials and distinguished guests. With a construction cost of £3 million pounds sterling (equivalent to approximately £125 million today), this remarkable vessel is poised to become a vital contributor to Britain's economy through dollar earnings. This photograph encapsulates not only the grandeur of ocean liners but also highlights an extraordinary moment when royalty played a role in maritime history.

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