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LFB fireboat Massey Shaw tackling a warehouse fire
The Massey Shaw fireboat at its first major riverside warehouse fire on the River Thames. The Colonial Wharf fire in Wapping High Street E1 occurred on 27 September 1935. It was the largest blaze that the London Fire Brigade had fought for a number of years. The nine-storey warehouse was full of crude rubber and it burned for four days, during which time a number of explosions took place. Sixty pumps and twenty special appliances plus three fireboats, manned by some 600 firefighters fought the huge blaze: they successfully prevented fire from spreading to the surrounding warehouses
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the heroism and history of the London Fire Brigade to your home or office with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image captures the Massey Shaw fireboat bravely tackling a warehouse fire on the River Thames, as seen in the historic Colonial Wharf fire in Wapping High Street E1 on 27 September 1935. Our high-quality prints, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, are perfect for adding character and intrigue to any space. Experience the thrill of London's firefighting past with this captivating piece of history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.2cm (20" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
In this historic photograph, the London Fire Brigade's Massey Shaw fireboat bravely tackles a massive warehouse fire that broke out on the River Thames in Wapping High Street, E1, on 27 September 1935. This was the first major riverside blaze that the London Fire Brigade had faced in many years, and it was a formidable challenge. The nine-story Colonial Wharf warehouse was filled with crude rubber, making it a dangerous and unpredictable inferno. The fire burned for an impressive four days, during which time a total of sixty pumps and twenty special appliances, along with three fireboats, were manned by some 600 firefighters. The determination and skill of these brave men prevented the fire from spreading to the surrounding warehouses, saving countless lives and valuable property. The smoke-filled scene is a testament to the intensity of the blaze, with the Massey Shaw fireboat and other vessels spraying powerful jets of water onto the burning warehouse. The fire, which took place during the 1930s, was a significant event in the history of the London Fire Brigade, and this photograph captures the heroism and teamwork of the firefighters as they worked tirelessly to contain the inferno on the River Thames.
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