The Olympic Entering the Era Dock, Belfast, I. April 1911
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The Olympic Entering the Era Dock, Belfast, I. April 1911
The Olympic Entering the Era Dock, Belfast, I. April 1911 - a view of the ship entering the dock looked on by people at both sides. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Belfast Dock Entering Looked Olympic Sides
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This evocative photograph captures the momentous arrival of the RMS Olympic, the sister ship of the ill-fated Titanic, at the Era Dock in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 1st April 1911. The Olympic, an icon of maritime engineering and design, is seen gracefully entering the dock, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of onlookers on both sides. The crowd, a mix of workers, families, and curious onlookers, eagerly watches the ship's every move, their expressions a blend of awe, excitement, and anticipation. The Era Dock, located in the heart of Belfast's bustling shipbuilding district, was the largest dry dock in the world at the time, capable of accommodating the largest ocean liners. The arrival of the Olympic, the largest and most luxurious ship in the world, was a source of immense pride for the people of Belfast, who had played a significant role in her construction. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the sea was the gateway to new worlds and the ocean liner was the epitome of luxury and adventure. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the close connection between Belfast and the golden age of ocean liner travel, an era that would be forever changed by the tragic sinking of the Titanic just six months later.
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