Poster Print : British ships in Battle of the Falkland Islands, WW1
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British ships in Battle of the Falkland Islands, WW1
British ships under way at 9.45am from Port Stanley to take part in the Battle of the Falkland Islands during the First World War. They are HMS Kent, HMS Inflexible, HMS Glasgow and HMS Invincible. Photo taken from the maintop of Invincible by Sub-Lieutenant Duckworth. Date: 8 December 1914
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Battle Ship Falkland Falklands Glasgow Inflexible Invincible Stanley December War Time Ww 1
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning selection of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of British ships in the Battle of the Falkland Islands during World War 1. Witness the power and determination of HMS Kent, HMS Inflexible, HMS Glasgow, and HMS Invincible as they set sail from Port Stanley at 9.45am, ready to engage in this pivotal naval battle. These high-quality poster prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, are the perfect addition to any history enthusiast's collection or office space. Bring a piece of history into your home or workplace with Media Storehouse's authentic and captivating poster prints.
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
This evocative photograph captures the moment British warships set sail from Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands on December 8, 1914, to participate in the Battle of the Falklands during the First World War. The ships depicted in the image are HMS Kent, HMS Inflexible, HMS Glasgow, and HMS Invincible. The photograph was taken from the maintop of HMS Invincible by Sub-Lieutenant Duckworth, providing a unique perspective of the grand fleet as it prepared to engage the German East Asia Squadron under Vice Admiral Maximilian von Spee. The Battle of the Falkland Islands was a decisive naval engagement that took place during the early stages of the First World War. The British, under the command of Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Doveton Sturdee, sought to destroy the German squadron, which had been raiding Allied shipping in the South Atlantic. The battle marked the end of the German presence in the region and was a significant victory for the British Royal Navy. The ships in the photograph are all prominent vessels in the British fleet. HMS Kent and HMS Glasgow were both armored cruisers, while HMS Inflexible and HMS Invincible were battlecruisers. The latter two ships, in particular, were powerful and advanced warships of their time, armed with heavy guns and capable of high speeds. The photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war and naval conflict. It is a testament to the bravery and determination of the sailors who served on these ships and played a crucial role in securing a British victory in the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
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