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Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson
Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson Dock in Liverpool, England, and on the evening of 3rd May 1941 during a heavy German air raid, a part of the citys May Blitz, flames from dock sheds that had been bombed spread to her.
The fire services could not contain the fire and on the 4th May 1941, a few hours after the raid had ended, Malakand exploded, destroying the entire Huskisson No 2 dock and killing four people, It took seventy-four hours for the fire to burn out
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21879924
© Mirrorpix
1941 Aftermath Blitz Damage Docks Merseyside Northwest
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the Wreckage of SS Malakand. This evocative image, sourced from Memory Lane Prints, depicts the tragic aftermath of the cargo liner's destruction during a German air raid on Huskisson Dock in Liverpool on the night of 3rd May 1941. Loaded with munitions, the SS Malakand became a devastating explosion, a haunting reminder of the past. Bring the history of this significant moment into your home or office with our high-quality photographic print, a stunning addition to any collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19cm (12" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" 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.
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Remembering the May Blitz: The Devastating Aftermath of SS Malakand's Tragic End". This haunting print captures the wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner that met its tragic fate during Liverpool's May Blitz in 1941. Loaded with munitions at Huskisson Dock, this vessel became an unfortunate victim of a heavy German air raid on the evening of May 3rd. As flames engulfed the dock sheds, they quickly spread to SS Malakand, defying all efforts by the fire services to contain them. In a devastating turn of events, just hours after the raid had ended on May 4th, this once-mighty ship exploded with unimaginable force. The explosion not only obliterated Huskisson No 2 dock but also claimed four precious lives. The aftermath depicted in this poignant image serves as a stark reminder of the immense damage inflicted upon Liverpool and its resilient citizens during World War II. For seventy-four agonizing hours, fires raged uncontrollably until finally burning out. Today, we pay tribute to those who lost their lives and honor their memory through this powerful photograph from Memory Lane Prints. It stands as a testament to both the indomitable spirit displayed by Liverpool's home front and as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during one of history's darkest chapters—the Second World War.
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