VIEWS : PAINTINGS

Title: "Britannic", passenger ship built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd. for the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company (No.83, launched 3 February 1874. completed 6 June 1874).
Object Name: Painting
Maker: Unknown 19th-20th century (Primary maker)
Unknown 19th-20th century (artist)
Description: Oil painting. Sail / Steam ship sailing into picture, flying red ensign, United States flag and two pennants, with `Britannic' painted on prow. Along bottom of picture are painted the words `White Star Line'.
Materials: oil on canvas
Catalogue Number: BELUM.P2.1988
Copyright: National Museums NI

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