Here's a little bit about the ill-fated Titanic:
Three thousand men labored for 2 years to complete the largest man made moving object in the world. Each of Titanic's engines were the size of a 3 story house. She weighed 66,000 tons and was equivalent in length to four city blocks. Her height from bridge to keel was equal to a ten story building. Two workers lost their lives in construction accidents during Titanic's building, which was actually a good safety record compared to many others in this era. These were days before any occupational safety and heath acts. Despite persistent myth and legend, a worker was not sealed up inside Titanic's hull during the building.
The agreement between the White Star Line and Harland and Wolff stated "She will be built barring no expense." Her total cost in 1912 accumulated to approximately 7.5 million dollars. (About $400 million to build today.)
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This fascinating antique machinery print was harvested from a 1912 reference who's spine had been hopelessly damaged. This fine 7.25" x 5.25" photogravure of the Titanic's engine is in excellent condition; blank on the reverse side and is all ready for framing.
Matted, framed and displayed as a gallery grouping, these wonderful old industrial prints are simply spectacular. (Please note that the framed examples in the last photo are just to show how this might look when it's framed. Your print will come unframed.)
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