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On Board Britannic
People on board the Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, taking part in a service; the ship, requisitioned as a hospital ship in WW1 was sunk by a mine
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Band Britannic Mine Musicians Passengers Requisitioned Sister Steam Ship Steam Ships Sunk Taking Titanic Ww 1
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "On Board Britannic" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a moment in time as people gather on the deck of the RMS Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, during its service as a hospital ship in World War I. The ship, requisitioned to provide relief and support, tragically met the same fate as its sister when it was sunk by a mine in 1916. Our high-quality canvas prints allow you to display this powerful historical image with vibrant colors and stunning detail, making it a unique and thought-provoking addition to any room in your home or office."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
November 1916: On Board the Britannic - A Moment of Respite Amidst the Turmoil of War Amidst the chaos and destruction of the First World War, the Britannic, a sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic, served a noble purpose as a hospital ship. In this poignant photograph, taken on board the vessel, we see a group of people taking a moment to pause and reflect. The setting is the ship's deck, where the sun casts a warm glow over the scene. The passengers, a mix of medical personnel and wounded soldiers, are seen gathered around a makeshift bandstand. The musicians, dressed in their uniforms, play lively tunes, their instruments reflecting the rays of sunlight. The patients, some seated in wheelchairs, others standing, listen intently, their faces etched with a mix of emotions - relief, gratitude, and hope. The Britannic, requisitioned by the British government in 1915, was the largest hospital ship ever commissioned during the war. It transported over 13,000 wounded soldiers from the Mediterranean to Britain, providing them with much-needed medical care and a chance to recover from their injuries. However, the Britannic's service was not without incident. On November 21, 1916, the ship struck a mine off the coast of Greece, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 lives. This photograph, taken just months before the tragic event, captures a moment of respite and hope amidst the turmoil of war. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and solace even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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