Photographic Print : Whitehead Torpedo Launch
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Whitehead Torpedo Launch
A Whitehead torpedo is launched from a torpedo boat
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Media ID 619009
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Launched Torpedo Torpedoes White Head Weapons
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Discover the thrill of naval history with our exquisite selection of photographic prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Whitehead Torpedo Launch," showcases a moment in time as a torpedo is released from a torpedo boat. The powerful and dynamic composition of this photograph transports you back to the era of maritime innovation and military might. Perfect for enhancing the decor of your home or office, or as a thoughtful gift for the history or photography enthusiast in your life, our high-quality prints are sure to impress. Experience the past in stunning detail with our Media Storehouse range of photographic prints.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 16.6cm (11" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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
1. Title: A Whitehead Torpedo Launched from a Torpedo Boat (1904). This evocative photograph captures the moment of a Whitehead torpedo's launch from a torpedo boat, a significant event in naval warfare history. The image, taken in 1904, showcases the cutting-edge technology of the time, marking a pivotal shift in maritime combat. The Whitehead torpedo, named after its inventor, Robert Whitehead, revolutionized naval warfare with its self-propelled, underwater explosive design. This torpedo was the first to be effective against heavily armored warships, offering a new dimension to naval engagements. In the photograph, a torpedo boat, its sleek lines and powerful engine evident, prepares for the launch. The crew, dressed in their naval uniforms, are focused on their task, their expressions a mix of concentration and anticipation. The Whitehead torpedo, visible on the deck, is loaded onto the torpedo tube, its distinctive conical shape and propeller evident. The moment of launch is captured in the photograph, with a plume of water erupting from the torpedo tube as the weapon is propelled into the water. The torpedo's powerful engine kicks in, and it begins its deadly journey towards its target. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when technological advancements transformed the way wars were fought. The Whitehead torpedo, and the moment of its launch, represents a turning point in naval warfare history, a time when the balance of power on the high seas began to shift.
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