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HMS Jervis Bay attacking the Admiral Scheer, Second Worl
Illustration showing the Royal Navy armed merchant cruiser Jervis Bay (centre) steaming towards the German pocket-battleship Admiral Scheer, North Atlantic, November 1940. The Jervis Bay was the only escort ship for Convoy HX84 when the German battleship appeared and waged a desperately unequal battle to try to buy time for the convoy to flee
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Appeared Armed Atlantic Attacking Battle Ship Convoy Cruiser Desperately Escort Flee Merchant Pocket Steaming Unequal Waged Worl
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning selection of Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring "HMS Jervis Bay Attacking the Admiral Scheer," an iconic image from the Second World War. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the Royal Navy armed merchant cruiser HMS Jervis Bay boldly charging towards the German pocket-battleship Admiral Scheer in the North Atlantic, November 1940. Add this unique piece to your home or office to evoke a sense of courage and resilience, or as a meaningful gift for history enthusiasts. Each print is produced using premium materials and meticulously crafted to deliver the finest detail and vibrant colors, ensuring a long-lasting and beautiful addition to your collection.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 13.6cm (10" x 5.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 powerful illustration captures the intense moment when the Royal Navy armed merchant cruiser HMS Jervis Bay bravely attacked the German pocket-battleship Admiral Scheer in the North Atlantic during World War II. In November 1940, the Jervis Bay found itself as the only escort ship for Convoy HX84 when suddenly confronted by the formidable enemy vessel.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of HMS Jervis Bay courageously steamed towards their adversary, determined to buy precious time for the convoy to escape. The unequal battle that ensued was a testament to their unwavering commitment to protecting those under their charge.
The historical significance of this moment is palpable in this detailed illustration, which showcases both ships locked in a fierce struggle on turbulent waters. The sheer bravery and sacrifice displayed by those aboard HMS Jervis Bay serve as a reminder of the heroism exhibited by countless individuals during one of humanity's darkest hours.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online is an important piece of history that commemorates a pivotal event in naval warfare, highlighting not only the harsh realities faced by sailors during wartime but also their unyielding determination to defend freedom at all costs.
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