Poster Print : HMS Drake, British armoured cruiser, WW1
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HMS Drake, British armoured cruiser, WW1
HMS Drake, British armoured cruiser, sunk by a German U-boat in October 1917. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14169642
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Armoured Cruiser Drake Funnel Funnels
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring this evocative image of HMS Drake, a British armoured cruiser from World War I. Captured in 1917 by Mary Evans Prints Online, this powerful and poignant photograph tells the story of a brave vessel that met its end in October of that year, felled by a German U-boat. Add depth and character to your space with this striking piece of history, available now as a high-quality poster print in our Media Storehouse collection.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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
HMS Drake: A Monument to Valor and Tragedy in the North Sea during World War I This evocative photograph captures the majestic yet haunting image of HMS Drake, a British armoured cruiser that met its end in the cold waters of the North Sea during World War I. Commissioned in 1911, HMS Drake was a formidable vessel, armed with a battery of ten 6-inch guns and protected by an armoured deck. She was part of the 1st Cruiser Squadron, serving as a vital guardian of the British Home Fleet. The year was 1917, and the tides of war were turning against the Allies. On October 24, HMS Drake was sailing in convoy from Rosyth to Scapa Flow when she was unexpectedly torpedoed by the German U-boat UC-28. The impact was devastating, and the ship began to list heavily. Despite the crew's valiant efforts to save the vessel, she eventually sank, taking with her 239 brave souls. This photograph, taken shortly before her demise, reveals the grandeur and power of HMS Drake. The ship's distinctive funnels, billowing with smoke, stand tall against the grey North Sea, a testament to the naval prowess of the British fleet. Yet, the image is tinged with a sense of melancholy, as we know that this proud vessel would soon join the growing list of casualties in the relentless conflict. HMS Drake's sinking was a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and her loss was deeply felt by the British people. Today, she remains an important part of maritime history, a symbol of valor and sacrifice in the face of adversity.
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