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Poster Print : SS Great Britain and Salvage Vessels in Falkland Islands, 1970
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SS Great Britain and Salvage Vessels in Falkland Islands, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol. Shows the SS Great Britain with salvage vessels alongside. Photograph taken from larger salvage vessel, looking down onto SS Great Britain. Bows of larger salvage vessel in left foreground, SS Great Britain and salvage tug in midground. Shoreline and hills in background
Media ID 24266908
© SS Great Britain Trust
Falkland Islands Isambard Kingdom Brunel Ss Great Britain Steamship
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience a piece of maritime history with our stunning black and white poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image captures the SS Great Britain in the Falkland Islands during her salvage operation in 1970. Witness the iconic ship surrounded by salvage vessels, skillfully brought to life in this evocative photograph. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of nautical nostalgia to your home or office decor. Order now and relive the adventure of the SS Great Britain's incredible journey home to Bristol.
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 39.9cm x 59.4cm (15.7" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, captures a historic moment during the salvage operation of the SS Great Britain. The image showcases the magnificent steamship alongside several dedicated salvage vessels, all working tirelessly to bring her back home to Bristol. Taken from a larger salvage vessel, the perspective allows us to look down upon the SS Great Britain as she rests gracefully on calm waters. In the left foreground, we see the proud bows of one of these larger vessels, emphasizing their crucial role in this ambitious endeavor. The midground reveals both the iconic steamship and a smaller salvage tug that stands by her side. The backdrop is equally striking; it features a picturesque shoreline adorned with rolling hills that add depth and beauty to this historical scene. This photograph not only highlights Isambard Kingdom Brunel's engineering masterpiece but also pays homage to those involved in preserving its legacy. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated - it symbolizes an unwavering commitment to maritime history and preservation. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination as they labored against nature's elements for months on end. This print is more than just an image; it encapsulates a remarkable chapter in maritime history when teamwork triumphed over adversity, allowing future generations to marvel at Brunel's extraordinary creation - the majestic SS Great Britain.
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