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In Dry Dock
February 1929: Icicles on the propeller tubes of the S.S. Berengaria at Southampton, where the ship is in dry dock to have a new rudder fitted. (Photo by S. R. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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S. R. Gaiger
Media ID 12023476
1920 1929 Dock Environment Icicle Propeller Scaffolding Southampton England The Natural World Transport Europe Top Tube Rudder
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into a bygone era with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards. This particular design, titled "In Dry Dock" by S.R. Gaiger from our Fine Art Storehouse collection, transports you back to February 1929, where you'll find the magnificent S.S. Berengaria gracefully docked at Southampton. The captivating image showcases the ship's icy propeller tubes, a testament to the winter season. This stunning greeting card is perfect for maritime enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with our meticulously curated collection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In Dry Dock: A captivating print transports us back to February 1929, capturing the icy beauty of the S. S. Berengaria in Southampton's dry dock. The photograph, taken by S. R. Gaiger of the Topical Press Agency, showcases a mesmerizing scene where icicles delicately hang from the propeller tubes of the majestic vessel. Amidst a backdrop of scaffolding and with no people in sight, this archival image exudes a sense of tranquility and solitude. The ship stands tall as if frozen in time, awaiting its transformation with a new rudder being fitted. The natural world takes center stage as nature's elements intertwine with man-made structures. Icicles glisten against the dark hull of the ship while water droplets create an ethereal ambiance. This harmonious blend between nature and transportation highlights both our reliance on these vessels for global connectivity and their vulnerability to environmental forces. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded not only of technological advancements but also how finance and consumer products shape our lives through maritime trade routes that connect nations across Europe. Gaiger's masterful composition captures every intricate detail - from each individual icicle to the imposing propeller tubes - inviting us into a moment frozen in time. It is through such artistic expressions that we can appreciate both the grandeur of human engineering feats and our delicate coexistence within nature.
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