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Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee
Sir Frederick Charles Doveton Sturdee (1859-1925) - Admiral of the fleet in the British Navy who defeated von Spee at the Battle of the Falklands. Date: circa 1916
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Admiral Frederick Sturdee Doveton Ww 1
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee: A Hero of the Battle of the Falklands in World War I This evocative photograph captures the stern and resolute visage of Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee, a British naval hero of World War I. Born on February 14, 1859, in Charlton, Kent, England, Sturdee rose through the ranks of the Royal Navy to become one of its most distinguished admirals. He is best known for his decisive victory over the German squadron, led by Vice Admiral Maximilian von Spee, in the Battle of the Falkland Islands on December 8, 1914. The Battle of the Falklands was a pivotal moment in the early stages of World War I, as it marked the first major naval engagement between the British and German fleets. Sturdee's superior tactics and leadership enabled the British to inflict a crushing defeat on the German forces, sinking three cruisers and a gunboat while losing only one cruiser and a destroyer. The victory significantly boosted morale in Britain and demonstrated the superiority of the Royal Navy. In this photograph, taken circa 1916, Sturdee's piercing gaze and determined expression convey the unwavering resolve and strategic acumen that made him a formidable adversary for the German forces. His uniform, adorned with numerous decorations and insignia, attests to his distinguished military career and accomplishments. Sir Doveton Sturdee continued to serve in the Royal Navy until his retirement in 1923, holding various high-ranking positions and contributing to the development of naval strategy. He passed away on March 2, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most celebrated British naval commanders of World War I.
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