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The worlds largest liner, the canard white star Queen Elizabeth, undergoes her
The worlds largest liner, the canard white star " Queen Elizabeth", undergoes her speed trials in the Clyde next week. The Queen and the princesses will be aboard. The finishing touches on her conversation from the troopship to passenger liner are being completed by a small army of Clydeside workers who were drafted South to Southampton docks.
Picture Shows; at work on the control platform in the after main engine room.
3 October 1946
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Media ID 10976623
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1940s Nineteen Forties Shipping Ships Topography Transport Water Workers Liners
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1946 when the world's largest liner, the Canard White Star Queen Elizabeth, was undergoing her speed trials in the Clyde. The anticipation is palpable as everyone eagerly awaits this majestic vessel's maiden voyage. As we gaze at the image, our eyes are drawn to a group of dedicated Clydeside workers who have been drafted from their homeland to complete the finishing touches on this incredible transformation - turning a troopship into a luxurious passenger liner. Their hard work and expertise shine through as they meticulously work on the control platform in the after main engine room. The significance of this momentous occasion is further heightened by knowing that Her Majesty The Queen and her princesses will be aboard for these speed trials. It is an honor reserved only for such grandeur and magnificence. This photograph captures not just a ship but also represents an era marked by progress and innovation in transportation. It serves as a reminder of how human ingenuity can conquer any challenge thrown its way. With its monochrome tones lending an air of nostalgia, this picture transports us back to a time when ships ruled over vast waters, carrying dreams and aspirations across continents. It reminds us of our collective ability to push boundaries and create wonders that leave lasting impressions on generations to come.
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