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STEAMSHIP: ACCIDENT, 1914. A crowd outside the Canadian Pacific Railroad office in Liverpool
STEAMSHIP: ACCIDENT, 1914.
A crowd outside the Canadian Pacific Railroad office in Liverpool, England, awaiting news about the sinking of the Empress of Ireland on 29 May 1914 on the St. Lawrence River in Canada. Photograph from a contemporary English newspaper
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Media ID 12401348
1914 Accident Canadian Liverpool Office Sinking Steam Steamboat Canadian Pacific Railway
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add historical depth to your walls with the Media Storehouse range of poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Steamship: Accident, 1914" from Granger Art on Demand. This evocative photograph captures the somber scene of a crowded Canadian Pacific Railroad office in Liverpool, England, as people eagerly await news about the sinking of the Empress of Ireland on May 29, 1914. Bring the past to life and transport yourself back in time with this stunning, museum-quality poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" 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 59.4cm x 34.4cm (23.4" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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STEAMSHIP: ACCIDENT, 1914. A glimpse into the somber scene outside the Canadian Pacific Railroad office in Liverpool, England. This print captures a crowd anxiously awaiting news about the tragic sinking of the Empress of Ireland on 29 May 1914. The maritime disaster occurred on the St. Lawrence River in Canada, leaving an indelible mark on history. Taken from a contemporary English newspaper, this snapshot showcases the early days of photography and its ability to freeze moments that resonate through time. The exterior of the office serves as a backdrop for this poignant display of human emotion and collective concern. The RMS Empress of Ireland was more than just a steamship; it represented dreams shattered and lives lost at sea. As spectators gather outside, their faces etched with worry and anticipation, one can only imagine their desperate desire for information about loved ones aboard that ill-fated vessel. This photograph is not merely an image frozen in time but also a testament to our shared humanity – reminding us how tragedy unites even strangers who find solace in each other's presence during times of great distress. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by Granger Art on Demand, let us honor those affected by this devastating accident while appreciating how far we have come since that fateful day.
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