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HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, sinking, WW1
HMS Campania, British seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, sinking after hitting other ships (Royal Oak and Glorious) at anchor during a sudden storm in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Date: 5 November 1918
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Air Craft Anchor Campania Carrier Choppy Firth Forth Glorious Hitting Rough Scot Land Sea Plane Sinking Storm Tender Waves Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This powerful image, rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the HMS Campania, a British seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, as it sinks in the Firth of Forth during a sudden storm in 1918. Witness history unfold as the HMS Campania collides with other ships, the Royal Oak and Glorious, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of maritime history. Bring this evocative piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversation with its intriguing narrative. Order your limited edition print today and let the story of the HMS Campania be a part of your personal collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.9cm (14" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In the tumultuous waters of the Firth of Forth, Scotland, on the fateful day of November 5, 1918, the HMS Campania, a British seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, met its tragic end. Caught in the midst of a sudden and violent storm, the Campania collided with two other ships, the Royal Oak and Glorious, which were also anchored in the harbor. The once proud and mighty vessel, a symbol of British naval power during World War 1, is now engulfed by the choppy, rough seas. Waves crash against her hull as she lists heavily to one side, taking on water rapidly. The once orderly rows of anchored ships are now a chaotic scene of destruction and disarray. The HMS Campania, launched in 1917, was a vital asset to the Royal Navy, providing essential seaplane support to the fleet. But on this day, even the most stalwart of ships could not withstand the wrath of nature. The storm, which had caught the ships by surprise, had transformed the calm and tranquil waters of the Firth of Forth into a tempestuous and treacherous sea. The impact of the collision with the Royal Oak and Glorious caused significant damage to the Campania's hull, allowing water to flood in and ultimately leading to her sinking. The crew, in a desperate bid to save their ship, scrambled to abandon ship and were rescued by other nearby vessels. The sinking of the HMS Campania was a sobering reminder of the unpredictable and destructive power of the sea, even in the midst of war. The image of the sinking ship, with its masts and superstructure submerged beneath the waves, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the Royal Navy during World War 1.
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