Poster Print : Sailors carrying potatoes onto HMS Coventry, Second World
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Sailors carrying potatoes onto HMS Coventry, Second World
Photograph showing the seamen of HMS Coventry carrying sacks of potatoes onto their ship, as it is refitted at a British dockyard in 1940. HMS Coventry was an anti-aircraft cruiser of 4290 tons
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Media ID 4392885
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Air Craft Anti Cruiser Dockyard Potatoes Refitted Sacks Sailors Seamen Tons
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse poster prints, featuring the iconic image of "Sailors carrying potatoes onto HMS Coventry" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you to the heart of the Second World War, as British seamen diligently load sacks of provisions onto HMS Coventry, a 4290-ton anti-aircraft cruiser undergoing refitting at a dockyard in 1940. This striking image, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, military collectors, or anyone seeking to add a touch of nostalgia to their space. Bring the past to life with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for your home, office, or gallery wall.
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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment in history as sailors of HMS Coventry diligently carry sacks of potatoes onto their ship during its refitting at a British dockyard in 1940. HMS Coventry, an anti-aircraft cruiser of 4290 tons, was undergoing essential repairs and preparations for the ongoing Second World War. The importance of this moment is twofold: not only was the ship being fortified to protect against air attacks, but it was also being supplied with essential provisions to sustain its crew. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, shows a line of sailors in their navy uniforms, each balancing a sack of potatoes on their shoulders as they carefully make their way up the gangplank. The ship's hull can be seen in the background, with the cranes and structures of the dockyard looming in the distance. The atmosphere is one of industry and determination, as the crew works tirelessly to ensure the readiness of their vessel for the battles ahead. The Second World War brought about a significant increase in the demand for food imports, particularly for the British navy, which relied heavily on its ships to transport goods from allied countries. Potatoes, a staple food source, were an essential component of the sailors' rations. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hard work that went into maintaining the British fleet during this critical time in history. The photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable historical document that offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of a warship and its crew during the Second World War.
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