Poster Print : Seamen Missing at Sea
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Seamen Missing at Sea
A letter informing a mother that there is still no news about her son, since his ship Inverness was sunk one month ago by the enemy. He is presumed drowned
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Media ID 4361722
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1941 Atlantic Drowned Enemy Inverness Letter Merchant Missing Month Seamen Sunk Informing Presumed
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring history to life with our poignant 'Seamen Missing at Sea' poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a heartfelt letter informing a mother of the loss of her son's ship, the Inverness, one month prior. Presumed drowned, this poignant moment captures the raw emotion and uncertainty of wartime. Add this powerful piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and honor the sacrifices of the past."
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
August 1941: A Mother's Anguished Wait by the Sea Amidst the tumultuous waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the once proud merchant ship, Inverness, lies sunken, a grim reminder of the relentless turmoil of war. One month ago, the enemy's submarine struck a fatal blow, leaving the crew and passengers in a watery grave. Among them was young seaman Thomas, the beloved son of a grieving mother. The sun sets over the tranquil shores, casting long shadows on the sandy beach where his mother stands, her eyes fixed on the horizon, her heart heavy with worry. In her hands, she clutches a letter, its creases worn from the countless times she has read and reread its contents. The words etched on the page, written in the solemn hand of an officer, bring her no solace. "We regret to inform you that there has been no further news regarding your son, Thomas, since the sinking of the Inverness one month ago." The cruel irony of the situation is not lost on her. The very sea that had once cradled her son's dreams and ambitions now holds his lifeless body, a victim of the relentless conflict raging across the world. The war, a distant and abstract concept, becomes all too real as she reads the words, "presumed drowned." As the sun dips below the horizon, the mother's thoughts are consumed by the memories of her son's laughter, his dreams, and the promise of a future that was cruelly snatched away. The ocean, once a source of life and sustenance, now stands as a silent witness to her grief, its depths concealing the truth she yearns to know. This poignant scene, a snapshot of history, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, a cost that goes beyond the headlines and statistics. It is a cost that resonates deeply within the hearts and minds of those who bear the burden of loss.
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