Photographic Print : HMS Louis, British destroyer, Suvla Bay, WW1
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HMS Louis, British destroyer, Suvla Bay, WW1
HMS Louis, British Laforey-class destroyer, launched 1913, served during the early part of the First World War, stranded and wrecked in Suvla Bay during the Dardanelles Campaign. Seen here shortly before the vessel parted amidships. Date: 31 October 1915
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Campaign Dardanelles Destroyer Stranded Suvla Wrecked Laforey War Time Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse photographic print of HMS Louis, a British Laforey-class destroyer that saw action during the early years of World War 1. Launched in 1913, this historic vessel served valiantly before meeting its fate in Suvla Bay during the Dardanelles Campaign. Our high-quality print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the grit and determination of this iconic warship. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and add depth to any decor with this evocative and intriguing image. Rights Managed.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the final moments of HMS Louis, a British Laforey-class destroyer, as it began to part amidships and sink in Suvla Bay on 31 October 1915. The HMS Louis, launched in 1913, served valiantly during the early stages of the First World War, but met its unfortunate end during the Dardanelles Campaign. The Dardanelles Campaign, also known as the Gallipoli Campaign, was a major military operation by the Allies to secure a sea route from Europe to Russia, bypassing the Ottoman Empire's control of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles straits. The campaign, which lasted from February to December 1915, was marked by heavy casualties and ultimately proved to be a costly failure for the Allies. In this image, the HMS Louis, with its proud British ensign still flying, lies aground in the shallow waters of Suvla Bay. The crew, having already abandoned ship, watch helplessly as the vessel begins to break apart. The destruction of the HMS Louis is a poignant reminder of the human cost and the devastating impact of the Dardanelles Campaign. The Laforey-class destroyer, named after Vice-Admiral Sir Philip Columbine Laforey, was a key component of the Royal Navy's destroyer fleet during the First World War. With a top speed of over 30 knots and armed with four 12-pounder guns and two torpedo tubes, the HMS Louis was a formidable force on the water. However, the harsh conditions of the Dardanelles and the relentless barrage of enemy fire proved to be too much for this once mighty vessel.
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