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Fire broke out in Britains biggest post-war merchant ship, but Corinthic, in her
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Fire broke out in Britains biggest post-war merchant ship, but Corinthic, in her
Fire broke out in Britains biggest post-war merchant ship, but Corinthic, in her fitting out basis, at Birkenhead. Built for the New Zealand passenger cargo service of Shaw, Savill and Albion and the vessel of 15, 000 tons displacement developed a 20? list and fire pumps had to be stopped in case the ship capsized.
Picture shows: smoke pouring from the badly listed and smoking RMS Corinthic at Birkenhead.
5 January 1947
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Media ID 10976617
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This print captures a dramatic moment in history - the devastating fire that broke out in Britain's largest post-war merchant ship, the RMS Corinthic. The image transports us back to 5th January 1947, at Birkenhead's fitting-out basis, where this magnificent vessel was being prepared for its New Zealand passenger cargo service under Shaw, Savill and Albion. The sheer scale of this disaster is evident as smoke billows from the badly listed and smoking Corinthic. With a displacement of 15,000 tons, it faced an alarming 20-degree list due to the fire outbreak. The gravity of the situation forced firefighters to halt their efforts temporarily, fearing that continuing with fire pumps could potentially capsize the ship. In this monochrome depiction of chaos and danger on board a liner synonymous with elegance and luxury, we are reminded of the fragility of even grand maritime structures. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that disasters can strike anywhere at any time. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk for posterity, this snapshot from the twentieth century encapsulates not only an unfortunate event but also pays homage to those brave firefighters who risked their lives battling against overwhelming odds. It stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity while serving as a visual record of an important chapter in maritime history.
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