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Fine Art Print : Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939
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Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939
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Media ID 32376924
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Aboard Beginning Convoy Convoys Crew Crews Deck Decks Defence Destroyer Escorting Hammock Lower Mission Quarters Relaxation Relaxing Route Sailor Sailors Supply Voyage Games Tombola
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, dated 1939, transports you to the beginning of World War II as sailors take a moment of respite amidst the chaos of escorting a convoy. The tranquility of the scene is in stark contrast to the impending conflict, making it a poignant and thought-provoking addition to any wall. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 35.4cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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Amidst the tense atmosphere of the early days of World War Two, the crew of a Royal Navy destroyer finds a moment of respite while escorting a convoy through treacherous waters. In this evocative photograph from 1939, sailors are seen relaxing on the lower decks, playing a game of tombola, a popular pastime among the naval crews. One sailor lies in a hammock, his weary expression hinting at the long hours spent on duty. The destroyer, a vital component of the convoy's defence against U-boats and enemy aircraft, looms in the background, a reminder of the serious mission underway. The crew's quarters, cramped and basic, offer little in the way of comfort, yet these men find moments of relaxation and camaraderie amidst the challenges of wartime service. The voyage may be long and arduous, but for these sailors, even the simplest of games provides a welcome distraction from the dangers and uncertainties of the voyage ahead.
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