Canvas Print : German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, 1915
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German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, 1915
German battlecruisers Seydlitz (top) and Moltke (bottom), two of those defeated in the North Sea on 24th January 1915 while on a raiding expedition against the British coast. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14387872
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24th Apr16 Battlecruiser Battlecruisers Battleship Cruiser Cruisers Moltke January Seydlitz
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, two iconic warships from the early 20th century. Dating back to 1915, this vintage photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the battlecruisers during a raiding expedition against the British coast, which ultimately ended in defeat for the German navy. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details. Transform any room in your home or office into a museum-worthy gallery with this unique and intriguing piece of maritime history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, two proud symbols of the Imperial German Navy, lying damaged and defeated in the North Sea following their encounter with the British Royal Navy on 24th January 1915. The image, taken in 1915, documents a pivotal moment in the First World War's naval theatre. The Seydlitz, the older of the two battlecruisers, was commissioned in 1911 and was the flagship of Vice Admiral Franz von Hipper's I Scouting Group. The Moltke, launched in 1916, was the larger and more powerful of the two, and was the lead ship of the II Scouting Group. Both vessels were part of a raiding expedition against the British coast, which aimed to disrupt their merchant shipping lines and weaken their morale. However, the Germans were intercepted by a powerful British force, led by Admiral David Beatty, near the Dogger Bank. In the ensuing Battle of Dogger Bank, the British inflicted heavy damage on the German fleet, sinking the battlecruiser Blücher and severely damaging the Seydlitz and Moltke. This defeat marked a significant turning point in the war at sea, as it demonstrated the superiority of the British naval forces and forced the Germans to abandon their raiding tactics. The photograph of the Seydlitz and Moltke, with their battered hulls and broken masts, serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of naval warfare during World War I. The image also underscores the importance of naval power in shaping the outcome of the conflict and the strategic decisions made by the major European powers.
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