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Poster Print : Sailing ship Glasgow docks, cargo Australian wheat, 1931
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Sailing ship Glasgow docks, cargo Australian wheat, 1931
Sailing ship Viking, Glasgow docks, carrying Australian wheat, 1931
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Media ID 23435732
1931 Docks Glasgow Newspaper Pre War Press Viking Wheat
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Sailing Ship Viking poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the golden age of sail, as the majestic Viking docks at Glasgow's bustling harbor, loaded with precious Australian wheat cargo from 1931. Bring the rich history of maritime trade to your home or office, and add a touch of timeless charm to any space.
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 53.2cm x 42cm (20.9" x 16.5")
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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This evocative photograph captures the historic sailing ship Viking as it docks at Glasgow's riverside quayside in 1931. The ship, proudly flying the Australian flag, is laden with a bountiful cargo of golden wheat, symbolizing the strong trade relationship between Scotland and the land down under during the 1930s. The era of sailing ships was drawing to a close with the advent of steamships, but this traditional vessel still held its own, gracefully navigating the waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea. The photograph, published in a local Scottish newspaper, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time before the Second World War when international trade was thriving. The hustle and bustle of the dockside can be seen in the background, with workers loading and unloading cargo, and other ships anchored in the distance. The Viking, with its tall masts and sails billowing in the wind, stands out as a testament to the rich maritime history of Glasgow and Scotland. This image, now an archival treasure, is a reminder of the cultural exchange and economic ties that existed between different parts of the world during the 1930s. It also serves as a reminder of the beauty and romance of the sailing ship era, a time when travel was an adventure and the world seemed a little smaller.
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