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H. M.s Caledonia formerly Majestic 1937
The former Cunard White Star Liner Majestic, changed to H.M.S Caledonia, was bought in 1937 by the Admiralty and was converted at a cost of 391, 333 into a training-ship for artificers boys who became seamen or naval engineers. Three of the funnels were shorten and her mast reduced to a stump to enable her to pass under the Forth Railway Bridge. Captain Atwell Lake was appointed to command the ship, which was stationed in the basin at Rosyth. Photograph shown here, on 8 April 1937, H.M.S Caledonia, departing Southampton on her way to Rosyth to become a Naval training establisment.
8th April 1937
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Media ID 14253502
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Artificers Caledonia Changed Converted Cunard Funnels Leaving Liners Majestic Rosyth Southampton Steamship Steamships Trainees 1937 Liner
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning H.M.s Caledonia Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image, originally published by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, captures the majestic beauty of the former Cunard White Star Liner, Majestic, as it was renamed H.M.S Caledonia in 1937. A testament to history, this print showcases the iconic vessel undergoing its conversion by the Admiralty at a cost of 391, a significant moment in maritime history. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this captivating and authentic poster print.
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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This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when H.M.S Caledonia, formerly the Cunard White Star Liner Majestic, sets sail from Southampton on its way to Rosyth to be transformed into a naval training establishment for artificers boys on 8th April 1937. In this image, we see the iconic ocean liner, now with three of her funnels shortened and her mast reduced to a stump, making its way out of the harbor. The Majestic had been purchased by the Admiralty for £391,333 and was converted into a floating school for future seamen and naval engineers. Captain Atwell Lake was appointed to command the ship, which would soon become an essential part of the British naval training program. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the repurposing of this magnificent vessel from a commercial liner to a vital tool for national defense. The Caledonia's journey from Southampton marked the beginning of a new chapter in her storied history.
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