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Poster Print : Men of the Redoubtable try to board HMS Victory at Trafalgar
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Men of the Redoubtable try to board HMS Victory at Trafalgar
Men of the French vessel The Redoubtable try to board the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic War - 21st October 1805. Date: 1805
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1800s 1805 Attack Attacking Boarding Conflict May18 Napoleonic Trafalgar Victory Warfare Close Quarters Hand To Hand Redoubtable
20x30 inch Poster Print
Experience the thrill of the Battle of Trafalgar with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the brave men of the Redoubtable attempting to board HMS Victory during the decisive naval battle of the Napoleonic War on October 21, 1805. Add an air of history and adventure to your home or office with this beautifully detailed and authentic reproduction. Order now and transport yourself back in time to one of the most iconic moments in maritime history.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.7cm x 76.8cm (18.8" x 30.2")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In the chaotic aftermath of the Battle of Trafalgar on the morning of October 21, 1805, men from the French vessel The Redoubtable, one of the most formidable ships in the French Navy, attempted to board HMS Victory, Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship. The Napoleonic War was reaching its climax, and this epic sea battle, fought in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain, would prove to be a decisive victory for the British. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the battle as French sailors, determined to seize control of the HMS Victory, leap onto the British ship's deck, brandishing their weapons and readying for hand-to-hand combat. British marines and sailors, equally resolute, meet them with muskets and cutlasses, creating a scene of close quarters warfare that was all too common during naval engagements of the 1800s. The Redoubtable, a 118-gun ship of the line, was among the largest and most powerful French vessels present at the battle. However, despite its impressive size and armament, it was ultimately outmaneuvered and outfought by the HMS Victory and other British ships. The failure of the French to board the Victory marked the beginning of the end for the French fleet and their hopes of defeating the British in the war. This evocative image, taken from a print in the Mary Evans collection, provides a glimpse into the raw intensity and danger of naval warfare during the Napoleonic era. The determination and courage of the men on both sides, as they engaged in close combat on the open sea, serves as a testament to their unwavering loyalty and dedication to their respective causes.
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