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Framed Print of The Somerset naval dry dock at Malta, 1871. Creator: William Hollidge
The Somerset naval dry dock at Malta, 1871. One of the most important works of its kind executed for the British Government has recently been completed and opened with great success at Malta...where the largest class of men-of-war might be docked and repaired. The application of the screw-propeller to men-of-war of every description renders such accommodation most necessary. The new dock...is the largest naval dry dock in the world, being 7 ft. deeper than the largest at Portsmouth...The ground was full of faults and fissures, through which the sea-water rushed in torrents...but eight powerful pumping-engines, working day and night, at last brought the water down...The cost appears large (about £180, 000); but it is not really so, considering the very large outlay that was necessary to clear the ground...At the entrance of the dock a crane is fixed, calculated to lift forty tons. The engine-house contains two engines, of 60-horse power each, working three of Gwynne's centrifugal pumps. These discharge three jets, each of which is 36 in. in diameter. It also contains a drainage-engine of about 30-horse power, to keep the dock dry by means of a powerful hydraulic pump, which also lifts the penstock and sluices'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39880651
Activities Activity Dock Docks Dockyard Dry Dock Engineering Graving Dock Hollidge William Man O War Man Of War Men Of War Naval Ship Repair Repairs Royal Navy Valletta Malta Warships Wharf William Hollidge
Modern Frame 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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
