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This \u003cstrong\u003eglossy printed vintage propaganda poster\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the direct and powerful slogan \u003cstrong\u003e\"We Want More Ships!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rallying call for American shipyard workers to accelerate production and help win the war at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 GSM+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30\", 24×36\", 30×40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"We Want More Ships!\" poster (c.1942–43)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vivid example of \u003cstrong\u003eWW2 American industrial mobilisation propaganda\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by the \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Maritime Commission\u003c\/strong\u003e during the height of the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of the Atlantic\u003c\/strong\u003e, the poster urged American shipyard workers to maximise production of Liberty Ships, destroyers, and cargo vessels needed to sustain the Allied supply chain. At its peak, the \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Emergency Shipbuilding Program\u003c\/strong\u003e was launching a new ship every 10 hours — a staggering industrial achievement made possible by campaigns like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eWW2 American shipbuilding and maritime propaganda posters\u003c\/strong\u003e are prized collector's items among fans of \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War industrial history\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evintage American maritime art\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction is perfect for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Maritime Commission memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWW2 American shipbuilding campaign posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evintage wartime industrial mobilisation art\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eclassic WW2 American maritime propaganda posters for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a powerful display piece for maritime history enthusiasts and admirers of \u003cstrong\u003e1940s American wartime industrial graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted with a \u003cstrong\u003eglossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e on durable \u003cstrong\u003e200 GSM paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reproduction captures the powerful illustrative style of authentic \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War American shipbuilding and maritime industry poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources for historical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. National Archives -- WW2 Maritime Commission and shipbuilding propaganda poster collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary of Congress -- Second World War American industrial mobilisation poster archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Maritime Museum -- WW2 Allied shipbuilding campaign and maritime history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. 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