Premium Framed Print : Launch of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937
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Launch of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937
Photograph showing the aircraft-carrier HMS Ark Royal being launched down the slipway at the Cammell Laird Shipyard, Birkenhead, 13th April 1937
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Media ID 4382991
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13th Air Craft Birkenhead Cammell Carrier Laird Launched Ship Yard Slip Way 1937
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a momentous occasion in British naval history - the launch of the HMS Ark Royal at the Cammell Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead on April 13th, 1937. The image shows the massive aircraft carrier being gracefully lowered down the slipway, ready to embark on its illustrious career serving in World War II.
The significance of this event cannot be overstated, as the HMS Ark Royal played a crucial role in numerous operations during the war, including hunting down German battleships and participating in key naval battles such as the Battle of Cape Spartivento. Its iconic status as one of Britain's most famous aircraft carriers makes this print an important historical document that showcases both the power and elegance of naval engineering from that era.
As we gaze upon this black-and-white snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the bravery and sacrifice of those who served aboard this mighty vessel. The sleek lines and imposing size of the HMS Ark Royal are beautifully captured in this image, making it a must-have for any history enthusiast or military buff.
In conclusion, this photograph is not just a simple depiction of a ship launch - it is a window into a bygone era when Britain ruled the waves and her navy stood as an indomitable force against tyranny.
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