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Poster Print : Sunken cruiser, Bruges Canal, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
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Sunken cruiser, Bruges Canal, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
An American photo of a sunken British cruiser in the Bruges Canal at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War, soon after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918). Another cruiser can be seen in the distance on the right. Three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid and Iphigenia, were filled with concrete and sunk to create a barrier as part of the raid. The port was used as a base by the German navy. Date: May 1918
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Belgian Bruges Canal Concrete Cruiser Cruisers Filled Intrepid Iphigenia Raid Thetis Zeebrugge War Time Ww 1
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Sunken Cruiser poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the historic scene of the Bruges Canal in Zeebrugge, Belgium during the First World War. Witness the poignant aftermath of the Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918, as an American photographer captured the sight of a sunken British cruiser. Bring the history of WW1 into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a mesmerizing conversation starter and a testament to the power of historical photography.
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 aftermath of the Zeebrugge Raid, an audacious military operation during the First World War. The image, taken in May 1918, depicts the sunken hull of a British cruiser in the Bruges Canal at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. The port was a key base for the German navy, and the raid, which took place on April 23, 1918, aimed to disrupt their operations by blocking the canal with three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid, and Iphigenia. Filled with concrete, the cruisers were deliberately sunk to create a barrier, as seen in the photograph with HMS Intrepid visible in the distance on the right. The concrete-filled ships successfully obstructed the canal, hindering the German navy's ability to use it for the remainder of the war. This poignant image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of the Allied forces during World War 1. The sunken cruiser, once a symbol of maritime power, now lies submerged in the water, a reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of military strategy. The photograph also highlights the historical significance of the Bruges Canal and the port of Zeebrugge, which played a crucial role in the naval warfare of the Great War.
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