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Her Majestys Ship Majestic keeping watch over the Steam-Rams in the Mersey
Her Majestys Ship Majestic keeping watch over the Steam-Rams in the Mersey. Date: 1863
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Keeping Majestic Majestys Mersey Watch
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Her Majesty's Ship Majestic keeping watch over the Steam-Rams in the Mersey. This captivating image, dated 1863, is brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. With its rich history and intricate details, this poster print is a must-have for maritime enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office decor, and let the majestic presence of the Ship Majestic transport you to a bygone era.
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 36.3cm (23.4" x 14.3")
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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Her Majesty's Ship Majestic: A Sentinel of the Mersey (1863) This evocative image captures the majestic presence of Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Majestic as it keeps watch over the Steam-Rams anchored in the River Mersey. The year was 1863, and the Industrial Revolution was in full swing, transforming the landscape of maritime transportation. The HMS Majestic, a second-class ironclad warship, was a formidable sight to behold. Commissioned in 1859, she was one of the most advanced warships of her time, boasting a powerful armament and an iron hull that made her virtually impervious to enemy fire. Her presence in the Mersey was a testament to the British Navy's commitment to protecting its waters and maintaining peace in the region. In the foreground of the photograph, we see several Steam-Rams, innovative vessels that revolutionized transportation on the Mersey. These steam-powered paddle-wheelers were used to tow large ocean-going vessels upstream against the strong currents of the Mersey. Their arrival marked a significant shift in the way goods were transported between Liverpool and the rest of the country, making the city a major hub for international trade. The image of the HMS Majestic keeping watch over the Steam-Rams is a reminder of the interconnectedness of military and commercial maritime activities during the 1860s. It also highlights the technological advancements that were transforming the maritime world, making it an essential part of the Industrial Revolution.
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