Photographic Print : Wreck of HMS Vindictive at Ostend, Belgium, WW1
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Wreck of HMS Vindictive at Ostend, Belgium, WW1
View of the wreck of HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, after the Second Ostend Raid (10 May 1918), during the First World War. After damage in the first raid, she had been sunk as a blockship as part of an unsuccessful second attack. The two raids gave the ship celebrity, and her bow section has been preserved in Ostend harbour as a lasting memorial. Date: circa May 1918
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Arrogant Belgian Cruiser Damage Damaged Fitted Ostend Ostende Protected Raid Vindictive Wreck Wreckage Zeebrugge War Time Ww 1
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring the "Wreck of HMS Vindictive at Ostend, Belgium, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the poignant remnants of HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, as it lies submerged in the waters of Ostend, Belgium, following the Second Ostend Raid on 10 May 1918 during the First World War. This captivating image not only serves as a visual testament to a pivotal moment in military history but also makes for an inspiring conversation piece in your home or office. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.8cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the wreck of HMS Vindictive, a Protected Cruiser of the Arrogant class, lying at the bottom of Ostend harbor in Belgium following the Second Ostend Raid on May 10, 1918, during the First World War. The British Royal Navy ship had previously sustained damage during the first raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge on April 23, 1918. Despite the damage, the Vindictive participated in the second attack, but ultimately met her end during this unsuccessful operation. The sinking of the Vindictive, along with other ships used as blockships, was part of an attempt to block the German U-boat bases in the Belgian ports. The wreckage of the Vindictive became a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of war at sea. Today, the bow section of the ship has been preserved in Ostend harbor as a lasting memorial to the sacrifices made during this period. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of great conflict and the heroic efforts of the naval forces involved. The Arrogant-class Protected Cruiser, HMS Vindictive, remains an important part of maritime history, a testament to the enduring legacy of the First World War.
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