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Framed Print of Princess Elizabeth launches The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger
Princess Elizabeth launches
The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger ship now building in the world, was launched at John Browns Clydebank shipyard today (Thursday) by HRH Princess Elizabeth, who was accompanied by her fiance, Lt Philip Mountbatten, R.N. They were afforded a tumultuous welcome by thousands lining the route as they drove to the yard. The new vessel is 714 foot long, has nine decks, and is to be fitted with a radar. Clifford Bodin single funnelled
, the Caronia will form, with the Mauretania, a second string for the two Queens on the North Atlantic route. The ?3 million ship well will accommodate 1000 passengers and will become an important dollar earner for Great Britain.
Photo shows, the hull of the Caronia moves gracefully over the yard as she goes down the slipway to take the water during her launching at Clydebank today (Thursday).
31 October 1947. TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras. © TopFoto.co.uk
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Media ID 10976597
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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