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Fine Art Print : Photograph: Scrapping of the SS Great Eastern, c1889-1890
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Photograph: Scrapping of the SS Great Eastern, c1889-1890
Gelatine dry plate glass negative photographs showing the scrapping of the SS Great Eastern in 1889-1890 at Rock Ferry on the River Mersey, by Henry Bath and Son.
View of the starboard side of the Great Eastern, with the ship on land (the tide is out). A rope or chain runs from the bow of the ship out of shot on the right hand side of the image, with another dropping down onto the land from one of the anchor holes. A small boat or barge is visible, and next to that a ladder. Another boat or barge is just visible at the stern. The hull is intact up to the water line, and in substantial areas above that. In the middle of the ship, surrounded by scaffolding or the remains of the decks, is either the remains of the funnel or mast. Towards the stern there appears to be the remains of the paddle case. In the back ground behind the stern there are one or two ships, one of which appears to be a steamer. On the river behind the bow is another ship
Media ID 24287254
© SS Great Britain Trust
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Ss Great Eastern Steamship
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's collection. This captivating photograph, taken by Henry Bath and Son in 1889-1890, captures the historic moment of the SS Great Eastern being scrapped at Rock Ferry on the River Mersey. These gelatine dry plate glass negatives have been meticulously preserved and beautifully reproduced, allowing you to appreciate the intricate details and rich tones of this fascinating piece of maritime history. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office and add character to any space with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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This gelatine dry plate glass negative photograph captures a significant moment in history - the scrapping of the SS Great Eastern in 1889-1890. The image, taken by Henry Bath and Son, showcases the starboard side of the colossal ship as it rests on land during low tide at Rock Ferry on the River Mersey. The attention to detail is remarkable; one can observe a rope or chain extending from the bow of the ship towards an unseen destination on the right side of the frame. Another rope hangs down onto land from one of its anchor holes. Adjacent to this scene, a small boat or barge comes into view along with a ladder nearby. Towards the stern, another boat or barge emerges faintly. Despite being dismantled for scrap metal, remnants of its grandeur remain visible above water level and scaffolding surrounds what appears to be either part of its funnel or mast amidst debris from former decks. The remains of paddle cases are also discernible towards the rear. Intriguingly, other ships dotting the background add depth to this historical tableau; notably, there is a steamer positioned behind SS Great Eastern's bow while one or two more vessels can be spotted near its stern. This extraordinary photograph serves as an invaluable testament to both engineering marvels and their eventual fate while offering viewers a glimpse into maritime life during that era.
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