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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, work resumed
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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, work resumed
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, due to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Finally after two and half years of the Ocean Liner Queen Mary being idle, work resumed. Work on the Ocean Liner, was good news for many districts far removed from Clydebank. It was reckoned that, apart from the 3, 800 men busy on the ship herself when the work stopped, 10, 000 others were directly occupied on one of the many contracts or sub-contracts in foundaries up and down the country
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This photograph captures the momentous occasion when work resumed on the Queen Mary Ocean Liner at John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, in 1934. Hull Number 534, later known as the Queen Mary, had been under construction on the River Clyde since December 1930. However, the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s led to a halt in the project, leaving 3,800 men directly employed on the ship idle and an additional 10,000 workers affected through various contracts and sub-contracts in foundries across the country. Two and a half years later, the resumption of work on the Queen Mary brought renewed hope and employment opportunities to the affected districts. The shipbuilding industry, a significant contributor to the transport sector, was once again in motion. The Ocean Liner, which would later become a flagship for the Cunard Line, required extensive work on its rudder, anchor, and various cast iron components. The return to work was a testament to the resilience of the workforce and the importance of the shipbuilding industry during this period. The photograph showcases the determination and focus of the workers as they set about completing the iconic vessel, which would go on to become a symbol of maritime prowess and luxury travel. The steamship, a marvel of engineering and design, would revolutionize ocean travel and set new standards for comfort and speed. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Queen Mary and the role it played in the economic and social landscape of the 1930s.
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