Fine Art Print : Queen Mary Ocean Liner, passing French liner L Atlantique
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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, passing French liner L Atlantique
Queen Mary Ocean Liner, first journey down the river Clyde. Passing on the way lyng off Greenock was the luxurious ocean liner L Atlantique a French vessel, which was caught on fire in January 1933, in the Channel and was gutted. For three years she lay at Cherbourge, a few weeks before this photograph taken she was towed to Greenock.
March 1936
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Media ID 14185946
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Clyde Clydebank Cruise Cruiser Cunard Greenock Inverclyde Oceanic Steamliner Steamliners Steamship Steamships Voyage 1936 Liner
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the historic moment as the legendary Queen Mary Ocean Liner gracefully passes the French liner L Atlantique in this captivating illustration from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans. This iconic image, taken during Queen Mary's first journey down the River Clyde, showcases the majesty of ocean liners in a bygone era. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print, a perfect conversation starter and a reminder of maritime history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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, taken in March 1936, captures a historic moment on the River Clyde in Scotland as the luxurious Queen Mary Ocean Liner makes its way down the river, en route to its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. As the Queen Mary passes by, the burnt-out hulk of the French ocean liner L Atlantique lies off Greenock, a poignant reminder of a tragic past. The L Atlantique, a French vessel of equal grandeur and luxury, had been caught in a fire in the Channel in January 1933, leaving it gutted and in a state of despair. For the following three years, the ship remained at Cherbourg, a mere shadow of its former glory. Just weeks before this photograph was taken, the L Atlantique was towed to Greenock for scrap. The Queen Mary, a Cunard Line steamship and the largest ocean liner in the world at the time, represented the pinnacle of ocean travel and luxury. With its Art Deco design, opulent interiors, and state-of-the-art amenities, it set a new standard for passenger cruises. The sight of the two ocean liners, one a symbol of triumph and the other a reminder of loss, makes for a striking contrast in this evocative image from the 1930s. This photograph, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the Clyde and the golden age of ocean travel. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the stories that unfold upon its waters.
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