Canvas Print : Sailing club in Madras damaged by SMS Emden
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Sailing club in Madras damaged by SMS Emden
The sailing club building on the beach in Madras (now Chennai), India, damaged by a shell fired from the German light cruiser SMS Emden in World War One. As well as damage to the roof, there is a large hole in the brick wall of the interior. Date: 22nd September 1914
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22nd Chennai Damage Damaged Emden Madras
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Sailing Club in Madras Damaged by SMS Emden" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This historic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the shores of Madras (now Chennai), India, during World War One. Witness the poignant moment as a shell fired from the German light cruiser SMS Emden damages the beloved sailing club building on the beach. The textured canvas material brings out the rich details of this rights managed photograph, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Relive history with this beautiful piece of art.
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 aftermath of a pivotal moment in the history of Madras, now Chennai, India. The image shows the damaged Sailing Club building on the beach, scarred by the events of the First World War. The date is September 22, 1914, and the cause of the destruction was none other than the German light cruiser SMS Emden. The SMS Emden, under the command of Kapitan-leutnant Karl von Müller, had been wreaking havoc in the Indian Ocean since the beginning of the war. On this fateful day, the Emden approached the shores of Madras, and in a daring move, opened fire on the unsuspecting Sailing Club. The shell that struck the building caused significant damage to the roof and created a large hole in the brick wall of the interior. The SMS Emden's raid on Madras was a brief but memorable episode in the larger conflict. The German cruiser was eventually sunk in the Battle of the Cocos on November 9, 1914. However, the impact of the attack on the Sailing Club was long-lasting. The building was a beloved institution in Madras, and its destruction was a poignant reminder of the war's reach beyond Europe. Today, the Sailing Club in Chennai continues to thrive, but the memory of the damage inflicted by the SMS Emden remains etched in the city's history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when the tranquil shores of Madras were disrupted by the tumultuous events of the First World War.
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