Fine Art Print : SS Berengaria leaving Southampton for Jarrow, 1938
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SS Berengaria leaving Southampton for Jarrow, 1938
Photograph of the Cunard Liner Berengaria heading out of Southampton, with tugs, to head to Jarrow to be broken up, December 1938. Berengaria was built at the AG Vulcan shipyard, Hamburg, in 1913 and launched as Imperator for the Hamburg-Amerika Line. She was laid up, unused, during the First World War then given to Britain as war reparations at the ceasation of violence. Cunard bought her shortly thereafter and used her on the Southampton, Cherbourg, New York route from 1921 until 1938. Unfortunately she lost her Passenger Certificate in 1938 due to the senility of her electrical wiring and was taken to Jarrow to be broken up in the same year
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1938 Amerika Bought Broken Certificate Cherbourg Cunard Electrical Hamburg Heading Jarrow Laid Launched Leaving Lost Reparations Route Ship Yard Shortly Southampton Tugs Unused Violence Vulcan Wiring 1921 December Liner Senility Year
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of SS Berengaria leaving Southampton for Jarrow in 1938. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the historic moment when the once-grand Cunard liner set sail for its final journey to be broken up. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office with this beautiful, rights-managed print. Perfect for avid collectors, maritime enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of vintage imagery.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
This print captures the historic moment of the SS Berengaria leaving Southampton for Jarrow in December 1938. The Cunard Liner, originally built as Imperator for the Hamburg-Amerika Line at the AG Vulcan shipyard in Hamburg in 1913, had a tumultuous history during World War I before being given to Britain as war reparations. Acquired by Cunard shortly thereafter, she served faithfully on the Southampton, Cherbourg, New York route from 1921 until her unfortunate fate in 1938.
Due to the senility of her electrical wiring, Berengaria lost her Passenger Certificate and was deemed unfit for further service. As a result, she was towed out of Southampton with tugs en route to Jarrow where she would be broken up later that same year. This photograph is not just a visual record of a ship's final journey but also a poignant reminder of an era gone by.
The image captures both the grandeur and sadness surrounding this once majestic vessel as she heads towards her ultimate demise. It serves as an important historical document showcasing the rise and fall of one of maritime history's most iconic ships.
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