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Poster Print : HMS Audacious, British battleship, WW1
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HMS Audacious, British battleship, WW1
HMS Audacious, British King George V-class battleship, launched 1912. She saw no action during the First World War, as she was sunk by a German mine off the northern coast of Donegal, Ireland, as seen in this photograph. The crew can be seen taking to the lifeboats. Date: 27 October 1914
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Audacious Battle Ship Crew Donegal Mine Sinking Sunk War Time Ww 1
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints, featuring the iconic image of HMS Audacious, a British King George V-class battleship launched in 1912. This powerful warship, represented in stunning detail in this print from Mary Evans Prints Online, served in the Royal Navy during World War 1. Though she saw no action during the conflict, HMS Audacious tragically met her end in 1914 when she was sunk by a German mine off the northern coast of Donegal, Ireland. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this captivating poster print, a perfect addition to any collection of maritime memorabilia.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of crisis on board HMS Audacious, a British King George V-class battleship launched in 1912. The image, taken on October 27, 1914, shows the ship off the northern coast of Donegal, Ireland, as her crew frantically abandon ship. The cause of the emergency was a German mine, which had hit the hull of the battleship, leading to her eventual sinking. Despite being the most modern and powerful battleship in the Royal Navy at the time of her launch, HMS Audacious never saw action during the First World War. Her tragic end came just months after the outbreak of hostilities, a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of war and the human cost of conflict. The crew, seen here making their way to the lifeboats, would have faced an uncertain future. The waters off the Irish coast were notoriously treacherous, and the likelihood of survival for those in the lifeboats was far from certain. The sinking of HMS Audacious was a devastating blow for the British Navy, and a grim reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War. This photograph, taken during a time of global upheaval and uncertainty, is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the history books. It is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the crew, and a reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of national pride and security.
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