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White Star dock with three liners, Southampton
White Star dock at Southampton with three liners, RMS Aquitania, Mauretania and Olympic. Date: circa 1910s
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Aquitania Cruise Cruiser Dock Docks Landing Liners Mauretania Oceanic Olympic Quay Quayside Southampton Steamer Transatlantic Liner
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1. Title: A Triumvirate of Maritime Majesty: White Star Dock at Southampton's Quayside with RMS Aquitania, Mauretania, and Olympic (circa 1910s) 2.. This evocative photograph captures a moment in maritime history as the White Star dock at Southampton plays host to three of the most iconic ocean liners of the early 20th century: RMS Aquitania, Mauretania, and Olympic. Dating back to the 1910s, this image showcases the grandeur and opulence of transatlantic travel during an era when steam-powered vessels reigned supreme. The RMS Aquitania, the first of the trio, is anchored towards the left of the image, her elegant lines and imposing size evident even from this vantage point. The Mauretania, with her distinctive black hull and funnel, is docked further along the quay, her regal presence a testament to her status as the fastest liner in service at the time. The pièce de résistance, however, is the RMS Olympic, the sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic, which is moored at the far end of the dock. Her impressive dimensions and intricate decorative details are on full display, making it clear why she was considered a symbol of luxury and sophistication. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the White Star dock at Southampton was the gateway to a new world, where the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination itself. The liners' majestic presence on the quayside serves as a reminder of the romance and adventure that once defined ocean travel.
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