STEAMSHIP IN YARD, 1884. Cunard Steamship Companys single screw steamship Umbria in the shipyard at Glasgow before launching in 1884. Contemporary wood engraving
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STEAMSHIP IN YARD, 1884. Cunard Steamship Companys single screw steamship Umbria in the shipyard at Glasgow before launching in 1884. Contemporary wood engraving
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1884 Construction Cunard Dock Glasgow Ocean Liner Passenger Screw Single Steam Boat Trans Atlantic Typeface Yard Umbria
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This print takes us back to the year 1884, where we find ourselves in a bustling shipyard in Glasgow. The image showcases the impressive Cunard Steamship Company's single screw steamship Umbria, just before its grand launch. Crafted as a contemporary wood engraving, this piece of art beautifully captures the essence of that era. The scene is filled with activity and anticipation as workers meticulously construct and prepare the magnificent vessel for its transatlantic journeys. The dockyard serves as a backdrop, exuding an aura of late 19th-century industrialism. Every detail is carefully etched into this engraving - from the intricate construction elements to the typeface used to label various parts of the ship. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported back in time when ocean liners like Umbria represented not only a means of transportation but also symbols of prestige and luxury. This particular steamboat stands tall and proud amidst its surroundings, embodying both power and elegance. While admiring this print by The Granger Collection, one cannot help but marvel at how far technology has come since then. It serves as a reminder that progress is constant and ever-evolving – just like those who embarked on unforgettable voyages aboard these majestic vessels over a century ago.
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