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RMS Mauretania leaving Southampton for the last time
RMS Mauretania, Cunard ocean liner, leaving Southampton for the last time, heading to Rosyth, Scotland, where she was to be broken up. Date: 1935
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Media ID 14250787
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Cruise Cunard Funnel Funnels Leaving Mauretania Rigging Southampton Tugs 1935 Liner
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating RMS Mauretania Leaving Southampton Greeting Card from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the iconic Cunard ocean liner bidding farewell to Southampton for the last time in 1935. As she sets sail towards Rosyth, Scotland, where she was to be broken up, this poignant moment in maritime history comes alive in this exquisitely designed card. Perfect for nautical enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gesture for someone with a connection to the RMS Mauretania or Cunard Line, this card is a must-have for any collection.
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.
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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.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the iconic RMS Mauretania bids farewell to Southampton harbor for the last time as she sets sail towards Rosyth, Scotland. The Cunard ocean liner, a testament to the golden age of ocean travel, is seen here in all her majestic glory as she departs from the English coastline, leaving behind a trail of smoke from her funnels. The RMS Mauretania, launched in 1937, was once the pride of the Cunard fleet and held the title of the fastest ocean liner in service until 1938. During the 1930s, she represented the epitome of luxury and leisure, offering first-class accommodations and opulent amenities to her passengers. However, with the advent of air travel and changing times, the Mauretania's days as a transatlantic passenger liner were numbered. As the date of her retirement approached, a large crowd gathered at Southampton to witness the historic event. Tugs are seen in the foreground, ready to assist the Mauretania on her final journey. The rigging of the ship is taut, and the water is calm, creating an almost surreal atmosphere as the ocean liner glides out of the harbor, leaving the land behind. This photograph captures a poignant moment in maritime history, as the RMS Mauretania, a symbol of elegance and adventure, embarks on her last voyage to the scrapyard. The image serves as a reminder of the romance and allure of the sea, and the sense of wonder and excitement that ocean travel once inspired.
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