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RMS Queen Mary - The Legend Begins by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e The magnificent new Cunarder bids farewell to her birthplace - John Browns shipyard, Clydebank 24th March 1936. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Signed limited edition of 850 prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058052941,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0001.jpg?v=1781872840"},{"product_id":"rms-queen-elizabeth-fit-for-a-queen-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"RMS Queen Elizabeth - Fit for a Queen by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GB2.  RMS Queen Elizabeth - Fit for a Queen by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003eIn 1946 the daunting task of restoring Queen Elizabeth from grey troop carrier into the stateliest of liners was shared between the Clyde and Southampton. Cunard allowed John Brown \u0026amp; Co, the Elizabeths builders, just 10 weeks to transform the vessels structure as she lay at anchor at the Tail othe Bank. The most striking aspect of this work, as the liners drab wartime coat was chipped away, was how in stages from bow to stern, she gradually emerged in gleaming Cunard colours. This phase completed, the vessel returned to Southampton to be refitted with her original furnishings and for dry docking. Setting out for Scotland once more, Commodore Bisset learned that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose would join the revitalised vessel on the Clyde for her trials on October 8. On one run over the measured mile off Arran the Queen, invited by the Commodore, took the wheel while her two daughters recorded the time taken with stop watches. Then, her speed trials over, the ship headed back to the Tail othe Bank where the steamer Queen Mary II would take the Royal Party back to Greenocks Princes Pier. En Route, as the sleek Cunarder cleared the sweeping bend between Gourock and Strone, the early evening sun highlighted her shining new paintwork. Framed by the autumn tinted hills, she shared the moment with PS Jupiter and the little Clyde puffer, Ardfern. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned limited edition of 750 prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058085709,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0002.jpg?v=1781872839"},{"product_id":"her-majestys-royal-yacht-britannia-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"Her Majestys Royal Yacht Britannia by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GB7. Her Majestys Royal Yacht Britannia by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003eThe order to build a Royal Yacht as replacement for the obsolete Victoria and Albert was placed in February 1952 with John Brown \u0026amp; Co Ltd. The Clydebank yard won this contract largely because of its experience in building the prestigious Cunard Queens and Caronia. Launched in April 1953 by Her Majesty the Queen, Britannia was the most modern in a long line of Royal Yachts dating back to King Charles IIs Mary, 1660.  Britannia was designed as a dual function vessel - as a Royal Yacht in peacetime an as hospital ship in times of hostility. Although built under post war austerity conditions, she provided a classical, well-balanced profile, with meticulous attention paid to detail. Features included innovative funnel design, bulbous bow, stabilisers, superstructure tested in a wind tunnel, and the steel hull rivetted than machined flush above the waterline to give an immaculate finish. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh took personal interest in the interior design, choosing for the Royal apartments simple decor incorporating white painted walls, mahogany and brass. Exquisite furnishings and objet dart provided embellishment, with many items retained from previous Royal vessels.  Throughout Britannias 43 year active life, her appearance remained flawless, inside and out, despite having steamed well over 1 million miles. In service Britannia became a fitting symbol of Britains proud maritime heritage, and in retirement, will continue as a showcase for British shipbuilding at its best. The painting shows Britannia with the Forth Rail Bridge in the background.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Signed limited edition of 850 prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 13 inches x 9.5 inches (33cm x 24cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058118477,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0007.jpg?v=1781872840"},{"product_id":"river-portraits-the-liner-sylvania-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"River Portraits, the Liner Sylvania by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GB8.  River Portraits, the Liner Sylvania by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003eCunard added four new liners to their passenger fleet during the 1950s. All were built by John Brown \u0026amp; Co Ltd, Clydebank, for the St Lawrence route to Quebec City and Montreal, Canada. Fourth in this quartet of sisterships, which included Saxonia, Ivernia and Carinthia, Sylvania was also the last ever Cunarder designed exclusively for North Atlantic trade. Launched in November 1956, she entered service the following summer with Liverpool and Greenock her UK ports. Sylvania maintained a reliable and regular service on her Canadian route until 1961 before transferring to the New York run as replacement for the ex-White Star motorship, Britannic. In 1965 she began a new role in Mediterranean cruising, initially sailing from Liverpool then Gibraltar. Two years later she emerged from a refit with white hull and her own hovercraft. As with her sisters, Sylvanias primary transatlantic career had been all too quickly overtaken by jet air travel, inevitably leading to her sale by Cunard in 1968. However, her useful life was far from over. As the Albatros, she was still operating in the Bahamas at the time of writing.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned limited edition of 850 prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 21 inches x 15 inches (53cm x 38cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058151245,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0008.jpg?v=1781872841"},{"product_id":"memories-of-an-empress-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"Memories of an Empress by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GB11. Memories of an Empress by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain preparing for transatlantic departure from Greenock, 1960.  Empress of Britain was built in 1956 for Canadian Pacific by Fairfields shipyard, Glasgow. Slightly larger than Sylvania, she too, with her sisters, was designed primarily to operate between the UK and Canada. Sylvania is shown on the Clyde with the paddle steamer Waverley in Caledonian Steam Packet colours. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Signed limited edition of 850 prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 21 inches x 15 inches (53cm x 38cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058184013,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0011.jpg?v=1781872839"},{"product_id":"majesty-at-sea-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"Majesty at Sea by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GBQ0012. Majesty at Sea by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 on their historic combined transatlantic crossing, 25th April - 1st May 2004. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 21 inches x 14.5 inches (53cm x 37cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058216781,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0012.jpg?v=1781872839"},{"product_id":"the-grandeur-of-the-queens-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"The Grandeur of the Queens by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GBQ0070. The Grandeur of the Queens by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e On 13 January 2008, a unique event in maritime history took place when Cunard's three magnificent \u003ci\u003eQueens\u003c\/i\u003e met in New York Harbor for the first and last time.  The legendary \u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth 2\u003c\/i\u003e led the regal procession under the Verrazano Bridge during her final world cruise. \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e had also just enjoyed a combined transatlantic crossing with her brand new fleetmate, \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e, on the first leg of her own maiden world cruise.  As the pair approached the entrance to the Hudson, they were joined by the mighty Cunard flagship, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary 2\u003c\/i\u003e, to make a grand entrance the likes of which Lady Liberty will never see again.  In life, the majestic trio arrived and left in darkness. 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RMS Queen Mary - Maritime Masterpiece by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e Constructing Yard Number 534 at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank was truly one of the outstanding achievements in the history of shipbuilding.  Unprecedented media interest followed progress on the vast hull taking shape on the banks of the River Clyde.  The first British vessel to exceed 1,000 feet in length, she was also the largest moving man-made object built to date.  Launched in 1934, \u003ci\u003eRMS Queen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e was completed two years later.  In building the \u003ci\u003eMary\u003c\/i\u003e and her consort, \u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e, Cunard hoped to recover their, and Britain's, supremacy on the highly competitive North Atlantic passenger sea route. \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e's builder's trials took place in April 1936 amid the estuarial islands of the Clyde, her river of birth, with all eyes especially focused on her high speed runs off Arran.  And perform she did!  With a top speed of 32.84 knots recorded, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e easily satisfied Cunard's requirements and ultimately overcame the challenge of her French arch-rival, \u003ci\u003eNormandie\u003c\/i\u003e, to hold the prestigious Blue Riband trophy from 1938 until 1952.  This highly detailed painting by Gordon Bauwens portrays \u003ci\u003eRMS Queen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e as she returns from sea trials among the scenic islands of the Clyde.  In the background, passengers aboard the paddle steamer, \u003ci\u003eCaledonia\u003c\/i\u003e, enjoy the thrill of encountering the giant new Cunarder at such close quarters. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned limited edition of 300 prints.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm)  Overall size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058380621,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0071.jpg?v=1781872842"},{"product_id":"royal-rendezvous-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"Royal Rendezvous by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GBQ0072. Royal Rendezvous by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e Throughout her later years on the North Atlantic, Cunard's \u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth 2\u003c\/i\u003e cut a lonely swathe across the waters she was designed to traverse.  Thanks to her foresighted dual-purpose design, clever marketing and iconic appeal as the 'last true liner', \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e outlived all her sea-going competitors and seemed destined to be the last ever passenger liner to regularly ply the Atlantic.  She also looked to be the final \u003ci\u003eQueen\u003c\/i\u003e in service for Cunard.  However, in 1999 a decision was made to build on \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e's unique success by adding a giant new transatlantic liner, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary 2\u003c\/i\u003e, to the Cunard fleet.  Then, almost four years after \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e entered service in 2004 as the new Company flagship, she and \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e were joined by another new ship, MV \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e. Thus, since \u003ci\u003eQV\u003c\/i\u003e's maiden voyage in December 2007 until \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e's retirement in late 2008, three mighty Cunard Queens sailed concurrently for the first time ever.  Unlike all previous \u003ci\u003eQueens\u003c\/i\u003e, which were unique one-off vessels, \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e was adapted from an existing design first created for Holland America Line's Vista-class cruise liners.  While at 90,000 gross tons she is the second largest Cunarder ever built, \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e is in length and beam very similar to \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e, allowing passage through the Panama Canal.  Built as a 5-star floating hotel, \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e's magnificent interiors boast many pieces of artwork by some of the world's leading artists. Gordon Bauwens is honoured to be represented by 12 maritime works commissioned and selected for public areas aboard this latest Cunarder.  In addition to these, this latest painting, \u003ci\u003eRoyal Rendezvous\u003c\/i\u003e, features the debutante \u003ci\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e and legendary \u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth 2\u003c\/i\u003e passing at sea, contrasting two distinct generations of \u003ci\u003eQueens\u003c\/i\u003e proudly flying the colours of one of the world's greatest shipping lines.  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Queen Mary 2 - A Legacy of Pride by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e Celebrating her first five years in service, Cunard's stately flagship, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary 2\u003c\/i\u003e, embarked on her maiden round-Britain cruise in October 2009.  During this special voyage, \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e entered Clyde waters for the first time on October 19, paying homage to the river which began the Cunard dream in 1840 and built over 100 of her illustrious predecessors.  Outstanding among these were, \u003ci\u003eBritannia\u003c\/i\u003e, the very first Cunarder, \u003ci\u003eLusitania\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAquitania\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e, and of course, \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e's legendary \u003ci\u003eQueen\u003c\/i\u003e predecessors, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e, and the iconic \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e.  All were launched into these same Clyde waters before playing their parts in making the name of Cunard so highly esteemed throughout the maritime world.  This highly detailed painting by Gordon Bauwens portrays \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e as originally scheduled around sunset and escorted by PS \u003ci\u003eWaverley\u003c\/i\u003e. The mighty flagship is seen bidding farewell to the Clyde, bound for Liverpool. 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Queen Mary 2 - A Legacy of Pride by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e Celebrating her first five years in service, Cunard's stately flagship, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary 2\u003c\/i\u003e, embarked on her maiden round-Britain cruise in October 2009.  During this special voyage, \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e entered Clyde waters for the first time on October 19, paying homage to the river which began the Cunard dream in 1840 and built over 100 of her illustrious predecessors.  Outstanding among these were, \u003ci\u003eBritannia\u003c\/i\u003e, the very first Cunarder, \u003ci\u003eLusitania\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAquitania\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e, and of course, \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e's legendary \u003ci\u003eQueen\u003c\/i\u003e predecessors, \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e, and the iconic \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e.  All were launched into these same Clyde waters before playing their parts in making the name of Cunard so highly esteemed throughout the maritime world.  This highly detailed painting by Gordon Bauwens portrays \u003ci\u003eQM2\u003c\/i\u003e as originally scheduled around sunset and escorted by PS \u003ci\u003eWaverley\u003c\/i\u003e. The mighty flagship is seen bidding farewell to the Clyde, bound for Liverpool. 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Caronia - Edwardian Elegance by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e When completed in 1905, TSS \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e, at nearly 20,000 gross tons, was the largest Cunarder to date.  She was an important liner for Cunard in that she and her sister ship, \u003ci\u003eCarmania\u003c\/i\u003e, were built by John Brown on the Clyde to directly compare the performance of standard reciprocating steam engines with the revolutionary new steam turbine propulsion plant.  Known as the \u003ci\u003ePretty Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e throughout their long and successful careers, \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCarmania\u003c\/i\u003e were identical other than in their propulsion units and were effectively test beds for the machinery of the two express transatlantic liners Cunard were planning - the giant sister ships, \u003ci\u003eLusitania\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMauretania\u003c\/i\u003e.  As the turbine-driven \u003ci\u003eCarmania\u003c\/i\u003e proved over two knots faster than \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e, turbine engines were chosen for the subsequent record-breaking \u003ci\u003eLusitania\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMauretania\u003c\/i\u003e liners and became the standard method of propulsion used right up until \u003ci\u003eQE2\u003c\/i\u003e was built for Cunard in 1969 then re-engined with diesel-electric engines in the 1980s.  Edwardian and Victorian engineering excellence are beautifully represented by TSS \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e and London's Tower Bridge in this bustling Thames River scene. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned limited edition of 300 prints.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 16 inches x 10 inches (41cm x 25cm)  Overall size 19 inches x 14 inches (48cm x 36cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058577229,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0074.jpg?v=1781872844"},{"product_id":"caronia-of-noble-heritage-by-gordon-bauwens","title":"Caronia - Of Noble Heritage by Gordon Bauwens.","description":"GBQ0075. Caronia - Of Noble Heritage by Gordon Bauwens. \u003cp\u003e Cunard's most recent liner to bear the name, \u003ci\u003eCaronia (lll)\u003c\/i\u003e, was for many people one of the finest cruise ships afloat.  Coupled with her popularity with passengers and crew as an extremely well-appointed vessel, \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e was admired by ship-lovers everywhere as a truly classic liner with particularly attractive lines and well-balanced profile.  Completed in 1973 as the \u003ci\u003eVistafjord\u003c\/i\u003e by Swann Hunter Shipbuilders on Tyneside for Norwegian America Line, she was effectively the last major passenger vessel to be constructed in England.  Inheriting much of her classic lines from \u003ci\u003eSagafjord\u003c\/i\u003e, her older and slightly smaller sistership, \u003ci\u003eVistafjord's\u003c\/i\u003e external appearance has remained largely unspoiled throughout her long career as cruise liner.  When \u003ci\u003eVistafjord\u003c\/i\u003e joined the Cunard fleet in 1983, she retained her name and much of her existing colour scheme, including the attractive dove-grey hull.  Externally, only her new red and black funnel and modest Cunard housestyle lettering beneath her bridge wings proclaimed she was now a Cunarder.  After Cunard Line came under Carnival ownership, plans ensued to give \u003ci\u003eVistafjord\u003c\/i\u003e a new image and in December 1999 she first appeared at a renaming ceremony in Liverpool, resplendent with black hull and additional upper cabins, as the \u003ci\u003enew\u003c\/i\u003e Caronia.  2003 saw another change of owner, name and livery, but it is in \u003ci\u003eCaronia\u003c\/i\u003e guise Gordon Bauwens has painted this fine portrait of the popular liner in his highly detailed style. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned limited edition of 300 prints.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage size 16 inches x 10 inches (41cm x 25cm)  Overall size 19 inches x 13.5 inches (48cm x 34cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136058642765,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWgbq0075.jpg?v=1781872839"}],"url":"https:\/\/militaryaviationartprints.com\/collections\/artist-gordon-bauwens.oembed","provider":"Military Aviation Art Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}