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An adventurous launch (colour litho)
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An adventurous launch (colour litho)
2783932 An adventurous launch (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An adventurous launch. The British aircraft carrier Formidable, which was about to be launched in Belfast, moved before the start, threatened to bend over its side and finally slipped into the sea overturning and throwing the timber that held her back. The scaffolding wreckage fell on the crowd, killing a woman and injuring twenty people. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 27 August-2 September 1939.); © Look and Learn
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The print titled "An adventurous launch" captures a dramatic moment in history. The image depicts the British aircraft carrier Formidable, moments before its launch in Belfast. However, things did not go as planned. As the ship began to move forward, it threatened to bend over its side and ultimately slipped into the sea, overturning and causing chaos. In the midst of this chaotic scene, timber that held back the ship was thrown into the air, creating a dangerous situation for those nearby. Tragically, a woman lost her life and twenty others were injured when wreckage from scaffolding fell upon them. This illustration originally appeared in Courier Sunday between 27 August-2 September 1939. It serves as a reminder of both the risks involved in large-scale construction projects and the unpredictable nature of life itself. The image showcases not only an accident but also highlights various elements such as aviation with fighter aircraft flying overhead, boats including tugboats surrounding the Formidable during its launch process at the shipyard. Additionally, it portrays a crowd of people witnessing this event unfold - men and women alike - who were unaware that tragedy would strike on that fateful day. Overall, this print is a powerful visual representation of an extraordinary incident that occurred during an otherwise ordinary event – reminding us all of how quickly circumstances can change and how important it is to appreciate every moment we have.
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