Canvas Print : St Anna Bay, Willemstad Harbour, Curacao, West Indies
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St Anna Bay, Willemstad Harbour, Curacao, West Indies
Dutch battleships departing from St Anna Bay, Willemstad Harbour, Curacao, West Indies. Date: 1908
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Media ID 14313450
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Anna Battleship Battleships Caribbean Curacao Depart Departing Indies Shipping Willemstad
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant colors and rich history of St Anna Bay, Willemstad Harbour, Curacao, West Indies into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite image, captured in 1908, depicts Dutch battleships departing from the harbor, a testament to the region's maritime past. With Mary Evans Prints Online's Rights Managed license, you can proudly display this beautiful, high-quality print as a conversation starter and a reminder of the world's fascinating history. Order now and let this captivating piece of art transform your space.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 moment of departure of Dutch battleships from St Anna Bay, Willemstad Harbour, in Curacao, West Indies, in the year 1908. The image transports us back in time to the early 20th century, an era of maritime dominance and colonial power in the Caribbean. The calm, turquoise waters of St Anna Bay are dotted with the masts and sails of various ships, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the rugged, coastal terrain. The Dutch battleships, anchored in the bay, are ready to set sail, their massive hulls looming large against the horizon. Plumes of smoke billow from their stacks, a testament to their steam-powered engines. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the strategic importance of Curacao as a Dutch colonial possession and a key port in the Caribbean. The island served as a vital hub for the Dutch West India Company's trading operations, with St Anna Bay being a popular anchorage for ships transporting goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the Caribbean and the Dutch colonial legacy in the region. The departure of these battleships signifies the movement of military and economic power, as well as the interconnectedness of the global community during this period. The image is a poignant reminder of the past, and a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the stories it holds.
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