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R. M. S. Queen Mary, Hindenburg and Big Ben, 1936
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R. M. S. Queen Mary, Hindenburg and Big Ben, 1936
Illustration of R.M.S. Queen Mary, shown with the airship Hindenberg and the Westminster clock tower Big Ben, in order to give a clear idea of the grand scale of the Cunard White Star Liner
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Air Ship Clear Clock Cunard Give Idea Order Scale Shown Westminster 1936 Liner
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This illustration from 1936 offers a historical and grandiose view of three iconic structures that once defined the era of innovation and progress. At the heart of the image is the magnificent RMS Queen Mary, a Cunard White Star Liner that ruled the seas with its impressive size and luxury. The ship's sleek silhouette is dwarfed only by the colossal airship Hindenburg, a marvel of engineering and transportation that graced the skies above. In the background, the clock tower of Westminster, famously known as Big Ben, stands tall and proud, its clock hands ticking away the passage of time. The clear and detailed illustration gives an accurate representation of the scale of each structure, allowing viewers to fully appreciate their historical significance. The RMS Queen Mary, launched in 1936, was the largest ocean liner in the world at the time, measuring 1,019 feet long and capable of carrying over 2,000 passengers. The Hindenburg, which made its maiden flight in 1936, was the largest airship ever built, with a length of 804 feet and a capacity to carry up to 972 passengers. Big Ben, completed in 1859, is a symbol of British history and engineering, its iconic clock face having marked the passage of time for over a century. This illustration not only serves as a beautiful piece of art but also as a reminder of a time when the world was captivated by the wonders of engineering and transportation. It is a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the human spirit, and a clear demonstration of the grand scale that once defined the world's most iconic structures.
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