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Aquitania Rudder By Rail
A 54-ton rudder for the Cunard liner Aquitania, carried from Darlington by a special LNER (London and North Eastern Railway) train, joins the main line at Eaglescliffe railway station, Stockton-on-Tees, 30th January 1928. The rudder, which is on its way to Port Clarence, overhangs the adjoining track by 10 feet. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 18353439
© 2012 Getty Images
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience the historic moment in maritime history with our Framed Print of "Aquitania Rudder By Rail" from the Fine Art Storehouse at Media Storehouse. Witness the 54-ton rudder for the iconic Cunard liner Aquitania being transported from Darlington to join the main line at Eaglescliffe railway station in this captivating photograph from the Topical Press Agency archive. Our Framed Prints are meticulously crafted with high-quality materials to ensure your artwork is preserved and displayed to its best advantage. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to evoke a sense of history and adventure.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, we are transported back to the year 1928, witnessing a remarkable feat of engineering. The image showcases a monumental moment in transportation history as a colossal 54-ton rudder for the renowned Cunard liner Aquitania embarks on its journey from Darlington to Port Clarence. The scene unfolds at Eaglescliffe railway station in Stockton-on-Tees, where an extraordinary sight captures our attention. A specially arranged London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) train stands proudly on the tracks, ready to carry this mammoth rudder towards its final destination. As we gaze upon the photo print, it becomes evident that no ordinary cargo is being transported; the sheer size of the rudder overhangs the adjoining track by an astonishing ten feet. The magnitude of this endeavor is awe-inspiring. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in conquering seemingly insurmountable challenges. The Topical Press Agency has masterfully captured this historic moment with their lens, immortalizing it for generations to come. This evocative image invites us to reflect upon how far we have come since that winter day in 1928 when technology met ambition head-on. It reminds us that progress often requires audacity and innovation – qualities embodied by both those who constructed such an impressive vessel and those responsible for safely transporting its vital components across vast distances. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate not only the physical grandeur depicted but also
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