Fine Art Print : HMS Amethyst, British sloop
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HMS Amethyst, British sloop
HMS Amethyst (F116), British modified Black Swan class sloop, seen here in the Suez Canal with spectators in the foreground. Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 14171020
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Amethyst Canal Deck Modified Sloop Spectators Suez Swan
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of maritime history into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print of HMS Amethyst from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the British sloop F116 in the Suez Canal during the 1950s. With onlookers gathered on the banks, this Rights Managed print transports you back in time, offering a captivating glimpse into the past. Ideal for any nautical enthusiast or those who appreciate the beauty of vintage photography, this Fine Art Print is a must-have addition to your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32cm x 53.3cm (12.6" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the HMS Amethyst (F116), a modified Black Swan class sloop of the British Royal Navy, as it sails through the iconic Suez Canal during the 1950s. The vessel, adorned with its distinctive navy blue hull and white superstructure, cuts through the tranquil waters with an air of authority and elegance. Spectators line the shores of the canal, their curious gazes fixed on the magnificent ship as it passes by. The HMS Amethyst, commissioned in 1949, was a versatile and formidable vessel, capable of both anti-submarine and anti-aircraft warfare. Its sleek design and impressive capabilities made it a popular sight among naval enthusiasts and onlookers alike. The Suez Canal, an essential waterway for international maritime trade, served as a backdrop to this historic moment in the 1950s, when the British Navy continued to assert its presence in the Middle East. This photograph is a testament to the rich naval history of the era, offering a glimpse into a bygone age of maritime exploration and military might.
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