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The 29, 000 ton bulk carrier Star Acadia was launched at Cammell Lairds shipbuilding yard
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The 29, 000 ton bulk carrier Star Acadia was launched at Cammell Lairds shipbuilding yard
The 29, 000 ton bulk carrier Star Acadia was launched at Cammell Lairds shipbuilding yard Birkenhead. The Star Acadia entering the River Mersey as tugs wait to help her into the fitting out basin, Merseyside. September 1969
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birkenhead
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21699342
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Birkenhead Dock Launch Launching Merseyside River Mersey Shipyard Wirral Peninsula
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In this photo, we are transported back to the bustling shipbuilding yard of Cammell Lairds in Birkenhead during September 1969. The star of the show is undoubtedly the magnificent bulk carrier Star Acadia, weighing an impressive 29,000 tons. As she gracefully enters the River Mersey, a fleet of tugs eagerly awaits her arrival, ready to guide her into the fitting out basin. The image perfectly encapsulates the industrial prowess and maritime heritage that defined Merseyside in the mid-20th century. Against a backdrop of towering cranes and dockside warehouses, this snapshot captures a momentous occasion - a vessel's maiden voyage into open waters. The Star Acadia stands as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship; its sleek silhouette cutting through the water with ease. This photograph not only celebrates an extraordinary feat of engineering but also pays homage to all those who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes at Cammell Lairds shipyard. As we gaze upon this historic scene from yesteryear, it serves as a reminder of how vital shipping was for trade and transport on both local and global scales. It also offers us a glimpse into Wirral Peninsula's rich maritime history - an era when shipbuilding dominated these shores. This remarkable print by Mirrorpix takes us on an evocative journey back in time while honoring our collective pasts.
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