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Royal Sovereign held up for coal. Margate trippers saved by oil burning Crested
Royal Sovereign held up for coal. Margate trippers saved by oil burning Crested Eagle.
The Crested Eagle leaving Old Swan Pier. In the background the Royal Sovereign is seeat her moorings. 22 May 1926
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Media ID 11025897
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience a piece of history with our captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the thrilling moment as the Crested Eagle comes to the rescue, saving Margate trippers as the Royal Sovereign is held up for coal in this vintage photograph from Central News, TopFoto. This stunning image, captured in the late 19th or early 20th century, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the era. Bring this intriguing tale to life in your home or office with our high-quality poster print, designed to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of the original photograph.
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 53cm 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 print captures a remarkable moment in maritime history. Titled "Royal Sovereign held up for coal. Margate trippers saved by oil burning Crested Eagle" the image transports us back to 22nd May 1926, between the wars era. In this snapshot, we witness the awe-inspiring sight of two iconic vessels on London's River Thames. The Royal Sovereign, an elegant ship, is seen moored in the background while awaiting its supply of coal. However, it is the heroic intervention of another vessel that steals the spotlight - the oil-burning Crested Eagle. As Margate trippers anxiously watch from afar, their fate hangs in balance until this modern marvel comes to their rescue. The Crested Eagle leaves Old Swan Pier with great speed and efficiency to save these stranded passengers from potential disaster. The monochrome composition adds a timeless quality to this photograph, emphasizing its historical significance as a testament to technological advancements during Europe's interwar period. This stunning visual relic serves as a reminder of how innovation can triumph over adversity and safeguard lives at sea. Preserved by Central News and now part of TopFoto's collection, this extraordinary image invites us into an era where steam-powered ships were transitioning towards more efficient fuel sources like oil-burning engines. It stands as a tribute not only to these magnificent vessels but also to those who tirelessly worked behind-the-scenes to ensure safe voyages for all aboard them.
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