Fine Art Print : Using Fireships / 1555
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Using Fireships / 1555
Using fireships against coastal defences
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1555 Defences Fireships Weapons
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of maritime warfare with our exquisite fine art print, "Using Fireships / 1555" from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the tactic of using fireships against coastal defenses during the English Civil War. The intricate details of the ships, the flames engulfing them, and the intense battle scene transport you back in time. Adorn your walls with this stunning work of art and bring history to life in your home or office.
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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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 image transports us back to the year 1555, during the English Reformation, when naval warfare took a dramatic turn with the use of fireships against coastal defenses. The print, titled "Using Fireships against Coastal Defences," showcases the strategic employment of these incendiary vessels by the English navy under the command of Sir John Cheke. Fireships, also known as "hellships" or "sea serpents," were essentially large ships filled with combustible materials, such as tar, pitch, and sulphur, which were set alight before being rammed into enemy vessels or harbors. The resulting explosion and ensuing fire would cause significant damage to the targeted ships and installations. In this historical scene, we see a well-orchestrated attack on a well-fortified coastal defense. English fireships, manned by determined sailors, are shown approaching the shoreline under the cover of darkness. The defenders, caught off guard, scramble to respond as the fireships near their walls. The flames from the ships' explosions illuminate the night sky, casting an eerie glow over the chaos that ensues. The use of fireships proved to be a game-changer in naval warfare, as they could bypass heavily fortified harbor entrances and inflict damage on enemy ships and installations from unexpected angles. This tactic was employed successfully by various European navies throughout the late 16th and 17th centuries, including the Dutch and the Spanish. This evocative print offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of naval forces during a pivotal moment in military history. The flames from the fireships serve as a reminder of the destructive power that could be wielded on the open sea, shaping the course of history in unexpected ways.
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