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Queen Mary Ocean Liner work begins
Full Steam Ahead. John Brown & Company in Clydebank in Scotland, begin the major task of constructing Queen Mary Ocean Liner then know as Hull Number 534, which began in December 1930 on the River Clyde, but work was halted in December 1931, almost exactly a year later, due to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Work on the Hull Number 534 was pushed ahead at full speed in May 1934, after a loan from the British Government. Here shows the constrution of the Queen Mary with high-tensile steel, each of them up to 30 feet in length, they had to be cut and curved and fixed in place. Date: 1931
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Full Steam Ahead: Constructing the Queen Mary Ocean Liner at John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, 1931 This photograph captures the early stages of the construction of the iconic Queen Mary Ocean Liner, then known as Hull Number 534, at John Brown & Company's shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland. The image dates back to 1931, a time when the major task of building this magnificent vessel was underway on the River Clyde. However, the progress was halted in December 1931 due to the economic downturn of the Great Depression. In May 1934, with the help of a loan from the British Government, work on the Hull Number 534 resumed at full speed. The photograph showcases the intricate process of constructing the Queen Mary using high-tensile steel, with each lengthy piece being carefully cut, curved, and fixed in place. The cranes and machinery in the background highlight the industrial might and engineering prowess required to bring this ocean liner to life. The workers, dressed in protective gear, are seen meticulously welding the steel frames together, a testament to their skill and dedication. The Queen Mary, a symbol of transatlantic luxury and elegance, was the largest and most expensive ship ever built at the time, and her construction marked a significant milestone in the history of ocean liner transportation. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the shipbuilding industry during the 1930s, a period of economic hardship and innovation. The image is a reminder of the determination and resilience of the workers and the industry, who continued to push forward despite the challenges of the era. The Queen Mary, later launched in 1936, would go on to become an iconic vessel in maritime history, paving the way for the era of steamliners and modern ocean travel.
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