Poster Print : Queen Mary Ocean Liner, passing French liner L Atlantique
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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, passing French liner L Atlantique
Queen Mary Ocean Liner, first journey down the river Clyde. Passing on the way lyng off Greenock was the luxurious ocean liner L Atlantique a French vessel, which was caught on fire in January 1933, in the Channel and was gutted. For three years she lay at Cherbourge, a few weeks before this photograph taken she was towed to Greenock.
March 1936
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Media ID 14185946
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Clyde Clydebank Cruise Cruiser Cunard Greenock Inverclyde Oceanic Steamliner Steamliners Steamship Steamships Voyage 1936 Liner
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image of "Queen Mary Ocean Liner Passing the L Atlantique" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph captures a historic moment in maritime history as the majestic Queen Mary Ocean Liner embarks on its first journey down the River Clyde, with the luxurious French vessel L Atlantique gracefully lingering off Greenock in the background. Taken in January 1933, this photograph is a testament to the elegance and grandeur of ocean liner travel in the golden age of maritime transportation. Bring the romance and nostalgia of this bygone era into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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
This photograph, taken in March 1936, captures a historic moment on the River Clyde in Scotland as the luxurious Queen Mary Ocean Liner makes its way down the river, en route to its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. As the Queen Mary passes by, the burnt-out hulk of the French ocean liner L Atlantique lies off Greenock, a poignant reminder of a tragic past. The L Atlantique, a French vessel of equal grandeur and luxury, had been caught in a fire in the Channel in January 1933, leaving it gutted and in a state of despair. For the following three years, the ship remained at Cherbourg, a mere shadow of its former glory. Just weeks before this photograph was taken, the L Atlantique was towed to Greenock for scrap. The Queen Mary, a Cunard Line steamship and the largest ocean liner in the world at the time, represented the pinnacle of ocean travel and luxury. With its Art Deco design, opulent interiors, and state-of-the-art amenities, it set a new standard for passenger cruises. The sight of the two ocean liners, one a symbol of triumph and the other a reminder of loss, makes for a striking contrast in this evocative image from the 1930s. This photograph, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the Clyde and the golden age of ocean travel. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the stories that unfold upon its waters.
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