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RMS Olympic EPW041070
The RMS Olympic in White Star dock 44, Southampton. Photographed in April 1933 by Aerofilms Ltd. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 13290145
Filename: EPW041070.jpg
Size: 4867 x 3886 (4.1MB)
Date: 14th February 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Aer
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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This aerial photograph, taken by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1933, offers a unique perspective of the RMS Olympic as it rests serenely in White Star Dock 44 at Southampton. The RMS Olympic, a testament to maritime engineering and design, is bathed in the crisp, clear light of an English spring day. The vast expanse of the dock, with its neatly aligned mooring posts, reflects the precision and organization of the port's operations. The RMS Olympic, the sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic, was the largest and most luxurious liner of her time when she entered service in 1911. Her sleek, elegant silhouette, with its distinctive funnels and graceful lines, epitomizes the golden age of ocean travel. The pristine white hull, polished to a mirror-like sheen, gleams in the sunlight, while the dark, glossy water of the dock mirrors the ship's majestic form. The photograph also reveals the intricate network of ropes and cables that secure the liner to the dock, a testament to the intricate dance of maneuvering a vessel of such size and weight. The surrounding area, with its bustling activity and the presence of other ships, underscores the importance of Southampton as a major port city and the vital role it played in the maritime world during this era. This photograph, a precious gem from the Historic England Archive, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when ocean travel was an adventure, a luxury, and a symbol of hope and progress.
