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Fine Art Print : HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
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HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet. Hornet was built under the 1910-11 shipbuilding programme by John Brown & Company of Clydebank, Glasgow and launched on 20 December 1911. She (and her sister ships Hind and Hydra) differed from the standard Admiralty I-class destroyer in only having two shafts instead of three. They had two Brown-Curtis type steam turbines, and twin boilers. Capable of 28 kn (32 mph; 52 km/h), she carried two 4 in (100 mm) guns, other smaller guns and two 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes and had a complement of 72 men
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1921 Admiralty Boilers Breaking Capable Carried Clydebank Complement Destroyer Glasgow Guns Hind Hornet Hydra Inch Launched Named Programme Served Seventh Shafts Shipbuilding Sister Smaller Sold Standard Torpedo Tubes Turbines Twin December
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of naval history into your home with this stunning Fine Art Print from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, available exclusively through Media Storehouse. This captivating image depicts HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served valiantly in the Royal Navy during the First World War. Launched in 1918, HMS Hornet was the seventh ship to bear this distinguished name. With intricate detail and vibrant colors, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, maritime aficionados, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of classic naval vessels. Order yours today and relive the rich history of the Royal Navy's storied past.
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 36.6cm (20" x 14.4")
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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This stunning print captures the majestic HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer of the Royal Navy that served valiantly during the First World War. Launched in December 1911 by John Brown & Company of Clydebank, Glasgow, she was part of a trio of sister ships known for their unique design with only two shafts instead of three.
Equipped with powerful Brown-Curtis type steam turbines and twin boilers, HMS Hornet boasted impressive speed capabilities of 28 knots (32 mph; 52 km/h). Armed with two 4-inch guns, smaller artillery, and torpedo tubes, she played a crucial role in naval operations during the war.
After her service came to an end, HMS Hornet was eventually sold for breaking in 1921. Despite her fate as scrap metal, this print immortalizes her legacy as the seventh ship to bear the name Hornet in the Royal Navy's history.
The Peter Butt Aviation Collection has preserved this piece of maritime history for all to admire. The image serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by those who served aboard this remarkable vessel during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.
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