Poster Print : A "Six Bells"Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving)

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A "Six Bells"Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving)

1056693 A " Six Bells" Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Six Bells" Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it. Illustration for The Graphic, 2 November 1895.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22635598

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Bavarian Beer Beer Bells Board Bottle Bottled Bottles Bottling Brilliant Cruiser Drank Idea Incident Left Lieutenant Lower March Naval School Observed Ordered Overboard Privileges Proceeded Quick Soda Thirsty Turn Booze Fathoms Southern Pacific

18x24 inch Poster Print

Add a touch of historical charm to your walls with the Media Storehouse range of poster prints featuring the engraving "Six Bells" Drink, a Thirsty Officer's Brilliant Idea and What Came of It. This captivating artwork, created by Ralston after Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, tells an amusing tale of military innovation and camaraderie. With intricate detail and stunning visual appeal, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone looking to add a unique and interesting piece to their decor. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this beautiful and timeless work of art.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

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
The captivating print titled "A Six Bells Drink, a Thirsty Officer's Brilliant Idea and what came of it" depicts an engraving by William Ralston. This intriguing illustration was featured in The Graphic on November 2nd, 1895. In the image, we witness a remarkable incident that unfolded aboard a naval cruiser. A thirsty officer, known for his brilliant ideas, conceived something called the "Six Bells Drink". As observed in the picture, this ingenious concoction involved beer bottles being lowered overboard to cool them rapidly in the depths of the Southern Pacific. With quick thinking and resourcefulness, this officer ordered his servant to prepare this unique beverage for him and his comrades. As they enjoyed their refreshing drink on deck during six bells (which signifies noon), little did they know that their actions would be witnessed by others. This incident caused quite a stir among those on board as well as within naval circles. The privileges of these officers were questioned due to their indulgence in alcohol while at sea. Nevertheless, this episode remains etched in history as an example of ingenuity amidst thirst. The engraving captures not only the scene itself but also highlights various elements such as navy personnel, bottles being lowered into the ocean depths with ropes tied around them, and even Bavarian beer - emphasizing its significance beyond just ordinary drinking. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary moment where creativity met necessity onboard a naval vessel many years ago.

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