Fine Art Print : A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town
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A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town
A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa being loaded with the glorious fruits of the country and other cargo prior to her homeward journey to England (the Mother Country !). Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14187721
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Aboard Cape Crane Dock Embarkation Liners Loading Merchant Produce Quay Quayside Route Shipping Trading Tugboat Unloading Winch Winching Liner
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the majestic ocean liner being loaded with the rich bounty of South Africa's fruits and cargo. Transport yourself to a bygone era of grand maritime travel and add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office decor. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse ensures the highest quality reproduction and authenticity.
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 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A captivating photograph capturing the essence of maritime trade and the connection between South Africa and the Mother Country during the 1930s. In this image, a Union Castle Company ocean liner is docked at Cape Town, South Africa, preparing for its homeward journey to England. The quay is bustling with activity as the liner is loaded with an abundance of fruits, symbolizing the fertility and richness of the African land. The quayside is a hive of activity, with workers and cranes busy at work, winching and loading cargo aboard the majestic vessel. The Union Castle Company liner, with its elegant curves and tall smokestacks, stands proudly against the backdrop of the Table Bay, its sails unfurled, ready to catch the wind and set sail. A tugboat is stationed nearby, its powerful engine ready to assist the liner in its departure from the harbor. The dockworkers, dressed in their uniforms, move with purpose and efficiency, ensuring that every last piece of cargo is securely stowed away before the liner sets sail on its long journey across the Atlantic. The photograph is a testament to the importance of maritime trade during this era, with South Africa's valuable produce making its way to the Mother Country to be sold and traded. The image is a snapshot of history, capturing the spirit of adventure, industry, and connection that defined the maritime world of the 1930s. The Union Castle Company, a prominent player in the shipping industry, played a significant role in facilitating trade between South Africa and Europe, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the vibrant and bustling world of maritime commerce during this period.
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