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HMS Bristol built by Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd. and launched on 30 June 1969
HMS Bristol built by Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd. and launched on 30 June 1969.
HMS Bristol (D23) was the only Type 82 destroyer of the Royal Navy. Originally intended as the first of a class of new large destroyers to escort the CVA-01 aircraft carriers projected to come into service in the early 1970s, Bristol turned out to be a unique ship. The rest of the class were cancelled when the CVA-01 carriers fell victim to the 1966 Strategic Defence Review.
27/09/70
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21352197
© Mirrorpix
Destroyer Shipbuilding Ships Shipyard
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a significant moment in naval history. The majestic HMS Bristol, built by Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd. , stands tall and proud as it is launched on 30 June 1969. This remarkable vessel, known as the only Type 82 destroyer of the Royal Navy, was initially designed to lead a class of new large destroyers that would accompany the anticipated CVA-01 aircraft carriers. However, fate had other plans for HMS Bristol. Sadly, its sister ships never came into existence due to the cancellation of the CVA-01 carriers following the 1966 Strategic Defence Review. Thus, this ship became an extraordinary anomaly within its fleet. The photograph captures not just a magnificent warship but also represents an era defined by shipbuilding prowess and ambition. It transports us back to the bustling shipyard where skilled craftsmen meticulously constructed this engineering marvel. As we gaze upon this image from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, we can't help but feel awe-inspired by both the grandeur of HMS Bristol and the untold stories hidden within its steel walls. It serves as a reminder of how even in times when plans change unexpectedly, human ingenuity continues to shape our world through these incredible feats of engineering and design.
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