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Spanish refugees WWII
Mexico-bound refugees sunbathing during voyage to Mexico during World War II. The photo was taken on the steamer Sinaia when she crossed the Atlantic carrying sixteen hundred Spanish refugees to Vera Cruz in Mexico, where they had been offered sanctuary by the sympathetic Mexican government
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Refugee Refugees Sinaia Steamer Sun Bathe Sun Bathing Voyage Ww 2 Ww Ii
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 photograph captures a moment of respite and hope for a group of Spanish refugees aboard the steamer Sinaia during their voyage to Mexico in 1939. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty of the Second World War, these individuals found sanctuary in Mexico, which had offered asylum to thousands of Spanish citizens fleeing the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent Nationalist regime. The image shows refugees sunbathing on the deck of the Sinaia as it crossed the Atlantic Ocean, their bodies stretched out on makeshift mats and blankets, soaking up the sun. The scene is one of simple pleasure and relaxation, a brief reprieve from the hardships and challenges they had faced and would continue to encounter on their journey. The Sinaia was one of several ships that transported Spanish refugees to Mexico during this period, and the Mexican government's welcome was a beacon of hope for those seeking safety and a new beginning. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the importance of offering refuge and support to those in need, particularly during times of conflict and upheaval.
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