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Poster Print : Harbour scene with the Guiding Star, Padstow. Cornwall. June 1906
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Harbour scene with the Guiding Star, Padstow. Cornwall. June 1906
Guiding Star with the Barry pilot cutter no. 5 under sail. The Guiding Star was a topsail schooner from London, built at Howden in 1875. She was 81 4 by 22 6 by 11. On Christmas Eve 1926 she drifted ashore in a calm on the Welsh coast and became a total loss. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : PADhs.5
Media ID 12083302
© From the collection of the RIC
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Harbour scene with the Guiding Star" print from our Media Storehouse collection, taken from the archives of the Royal Cornwall Museum. This vintage photograph transports you back in time to the picturesque harbour of Padstow, Cornwall, in June 1906. Witness the Guiding Star, a topsail schooner from London, gracefully sailing through the harbour under the watchful eye of the Barry pilot cutter no. 5. The Guiding Star, built at Howden in 1875, was a magnificent vessel with dimensions of 81 4 by 22 6 by 11. Bring the historical charm of the Cornish coastline into your home or office with this exquisite poster print. A perfect addition to any nautical-themed decor, or for those who appreciate the rich maritime history of Cornwall. Order yours today and let the timeless beauty of this iconic harbour scene inspire you every day.
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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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a picturesque harbour scene in Padstow, Cornwall, during the tranquil month of June in 1906. The focal point of this stunning image is the majestic Guiding Star, a topsail schooner hailing all the way from London. Built in Howden in 1875, this magnificent vessel measured an impressive 81 feet and 4 inches long by 22 feet and 6 inches wide by 11 feet tall. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see the Guiding Star gracefully sailing through the calm waters with her sails billowing against the wind. The Barry pilot cutter no. 5 accompanies her on this maritime journey, adding an extra touch of nautical charm to the composition. The surrounding scenery showcases quaint buildings nestled along the shoreline as well as a cluster of masts dotting the harbor—a testament to Padstow's rich seafaring heritage. A group of men can be seen tending to their duties aboard both vessels, their presence underscoring the bustling activity that once animated these shores. Sadly, fate had other plans for our beloved Guiding Star. On Christmas Eve in 1926, she met her untimely demise when she drifted ashore on Wales' coast during an eerily calm night—her final resting place after years spent traversing vast oceans. Through photographer John Charles Burrow's lens and meticulous craftsmanship behind this print now housed at Royal Cornwall Museum, we are transported back over
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