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Fine Art Print : Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
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Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. A cruiser launcehed in 1897, HMS Vindictive was modified in 1918 with her guns replaced by howitzers, flame throwers and mortars to launch attacks on the German-held Belgian Channel ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend. She was heavily damaged in the first raid on Zeebrugge on 23rd April and was then sunk as a blockship during the Second Ostend Raid on 10th May. Stereoscopic card detail
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Cruiser Damaged Hms Vindictive North Sea Ostende Print Collector12 Realistic Travels Publishers Royal Navy Sunk Zeebrugge Raid Naval Warfare Warship
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the historic image of HMS Vindictive in Ostend, Belgium during World War I. This evocative print, published by Realistic Travels Publishers and sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the sunken cruiser HMS Vindictive, launched in 1897 and modified in 1918 with its guns replaced by howitzers. A powerful reminder of history, this realistic and intricately detailed print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.8cm x 50.8cm (18.8" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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This print captures the haunting image of the sunken warship HMS Vindictive in Ostend, Belgium during World War I. The artist, Realistic Travels Publishers, skillfully portrays the immense damage inflicted upon this once mighty cruiser launched in 1897. In a desperate attempt to launch attacks on the German-held Belgian Channel ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend, HMS Vindictive underwent extensive modifications in 1918. Her guns were replaced by howitzers, flame throwers, and mortars. However, her fate was sealed when she suffered heavy damage during the first raid on Zeebrugge on April 23rd. The Second Ostend Raid on May 10th marked her final chapter as she was deliberately sunk as a blockship. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by naval forces during this brutal conflict. The monochrome composition adds an eerie ambiance to the scene while emphasizing the magnitude of destruction caused by naval warfare. The print not only showcases historical significance but also highlights the importance of water transport and its role in military operations. Realistic Travels Publishers expertly captured this moment frozen in time through their meticulous attention to detail. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry from over a century ago, we are transported back to one of history's most tumultuous periods - World War I - where bravery clashed with devastation amidst turbulent waters off Belgium's coast.
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