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Canakkale, Turkey - Hospital Boats moored off the coast
Canakkale, Turkey - Red Cross Hospital Boats moored off the coast. Date: 1923
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Media ID 14345317
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Canakkale Chanak Dardanelles Homes Kale Launches Moored Mooring Sultanie 1923
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Canakkale, Turkey with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of Red Cross Hospital Boats moored off the coast in 1923. This beautifully detailed photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, transports you back in time and offers a unique perspective of this historic location. Perfect for art enthusiasts, historians, or anyone looking to add a touch of culture to their home or office decor. Our Fine Art Prints are available under Rights Managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity for your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.8cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 the scene of Red Cross hospital boats moored off the coast of Canakkale, Turkey, in 1923. The image transports us back in time to the 1920s, a decade marked by significant historical events in the region. The backdrop of the photograph is the picturesque town of Canakkale, with its quaint homes and the imposing Sultanie Mosque visible in the distance. The focus of the photograph, however, is the fleet of hospital boats that have taken refuge in the calm waters of the Dardanelles. These boats were an essential part of the humanitarian efforts during the aftermath of the Greco-Turkish War, which raged on in the region between 1919 and 1922. The Red Cross played a crucial role in providing medical aid and assistance to the displaced and wounded population. The hospital boats, with their distinctive red cross insignia, are anchored close to the shore, ready to provide medical care to those in need. Smaller launches can be seen shuttling back and forth between the boats and the shore, transporting patients and supplies. The tranquil waters and the peaceful atmosphere of the scene belie the turmoil and hardship that the region had endured in the recent past. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the humanitarian efforts that took place during a time of great upheaval, and the vital role that organizations like the Red Cross play in providing aid and support in times of crisis. It is a powerful image that resonates with us even today, as we continue to witness the resilience and compassion of communities in the face of adversity.
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