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SMS Bayern sinking after being scuttled, Scapa Flow, WW1
The German battleship SMS Bayern sinking after being scuttled in Gutter Sound, Scapa Flow, Scotland after the end of the First World War. Date: 21 June 1919
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Battle Ship Bavaria Bayern Flow Gutter Scapa Scot Land Scuttled Sinking Sound 1919 Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this evocative Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the historic moment of SMS Bayern's demise. Witness the poignant aftermath of the First World War as the once mighty German battleship lies sunken in Gutter Sound, Scapa Flow. This captivating image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into history, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Rights managed, please contact us for licensing information.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Amidst the twilight of the First World War, the once formidable German battleship, SMS Bayern, met its final demise in the cold waters of Scapa Flow, Scotland. On the fateful day of June 21, 1919, the behemoth of the German Navy, representing the pride and power of Imperial Germany, was deliberately scuttled in Gutter Sound. The end of the war brought about a series of complex negotiations between the Allied Powers and the German High Seas Fleet. The German sailors, under the command of Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, were given an ultimatum: surrender their ships to the British Royal Navy or scuttle them in the shallow waters of Scapa Flow. In a bold and defiant move, the German sailors chose the latter, believing that their ships would be salvaged and returned to the German Navy in the future. As the sun began to set on the Scottish horizon, the SMS Bayern, along with ten other German battleships, began to sink in the calm waters of Scapa Flow. The once mighty warship, a symbol of German military might, was now a mere shadow of its former self, as it slowly descended into the depths of the North Sea. The sight of the sinking SMS Bayern was a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the First World War and the cost of war. The scuttling of the SMS Bayern marked the end of an era, as the German Navy was effectively dismantled, and the ships were either salvaged or broken up for scrap. The wreckage of the SMS Bayern remains a popular tourist attraction in Scotland, a testament to the history of the First World War and the naval battles that shaped the world as we know it today.
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