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Poster Print : Models of SS and RMS Britannic BL22639_002
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Models of SS and RMS Britannic BL22639_002
Models of the SS Britannic and the RMS Britannic, photographed by Bedford Lemere and Company in May 1914. The smaller SS Britannic was launched by White Star Line in 1874 and scrapped in 1903. Her primary role was the carriage of immigrant passengers across the Atlantic between Liverpool and New York. The second White Star ship to bear the name Britannic was an Olympic-class ocean liner launched in February 1914 as a sister ship of RMS Titanic. Like her namesake, she too was built by Harland and Wolff as a transatlantic passenger liner, but following the outbreak of the First World War she was requisitioned as a hospital ship and became HMHS Britannic (His Majestys Hospital Ship) and was sunk in 1916 after striking a mine
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Media ID 18206581
© Historic England Archive
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating collection of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic photograph "Models of SS and RMS Britannic" by Adolphe Augustus Boucher from Historic England. This stunning image, captured by Bedford Lemere and Company in May 1914, showcases the elegance and grandeur of two legendary ocean liners - the SS Britannic and the RMS Britannic. The smaller SS Britannic, launched by the White Star Line in 1874, and the larger RMS Britannic, which entered service in 1915, are both brilliantly represented in this intricately detailed photograph. Bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office with these high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Perfect for avid collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and engineering marvels of the past. Order yours today and let the story of these magnificent ships unfold in your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph by Bedford Lemere and Company, two magnificent models of White Star Line vessels, the SS Britannic and the RMS Britannic, proudly stand side by side. The smaller model, SS Britannic, was launched in 1874 and marked the beginning of White Star Line's transatlantic passenger service between Liverpool and New York. With a primary focus on carrying immigrant passengers, this ship played an essential role in the mass migration from Europe to North America. The second model, RMS Britannic, is an Olympic-class ocean liner that graced the waters in February 1914. Launched as a sister ship to the ill-fated RMS Titanic, both vessels were built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Initially designed as a transatlantic passenger liner, RMS Britannic's destiny took a different turn following the outbreak of the First World War. In 1915, she was requisitioned as a hospital ship and renamed HMHS Britannic. Tragically, she met her end in 1916 when she struck a mine in the Aegean Sea, resulting in the loss of over 30 lives. This evocative image, captured by Adolphe Augustus Boucher for Historic England, provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of these iconic White Star Line ships, their roles in maritime history, and the poignant stories they carry. The SS Britannic, a pioneer in transatlantic migration, and the RMS Britannic, a symbol of hope turned tragedy, stand as testaments to the enduring allure of the sea and the indomitable spirit of those who sailed upon her.
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