Mauretania's Turbines

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    Photograph showing the assembly of a turbine rotor. Each of the blades were cut to length by hand and there were over 3 million blades in “Mauretania’s” turbines. RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside. Manufactured by Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co. Ltd. Reference: TWAS: DS.WS.143.42 (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number.
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    Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
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    TWAM (Flickr)
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    What does this mean? No known copyright restrictions
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    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29295370@N07/5161304890/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 10 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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