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Fine Art Print : HMS Frobisher, May 1937
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HMS Frobisher, May 1937
Hawkins Class cruiser HMS Frobisher at the Spithead Naval Review, May 1937
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1762313
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the Royal Navy with our exquisite Fine Art Print of HMS Frobisher by Charles E. Brown from the RAF Museum. This stunning piece captures the majesty of the Hawkins Class cruiser as it proudly participated in the Spithead Naval Review in May 1937. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a vibrant and detailed representation of this historic moment. Bring the grandeur of the Royal Navy into your home or office and relive the glory days of naval history with our Fine Art Print of HMS Frobisher.
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 35.6cm (20" x 14")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Hawkins Class cruiser HMS Frobisher takes center stage at the grand Spithead Naval Review of May 1937. The image, captured by the skilled lens of Charles E. Brown from the Royal Air Force, offers a glimpse into the proud maritime heritage of the interwar Royal Navy. The HMS Frobisher, named after the 16th-century explorer Sir Robert Frobisher, was one of the most advanced cruisers of her time. Commissioned in 1936, she was a symbol of the Royal Navy's commitment to maintaining its dominance on the world's seas. With her powerful armament, including eight 8-inch guns and eight torpedo tubes, she was a formidable presence in the fleet. The Spithead Naval Review was a spectacular display of naval power and tradition, held every 20 years since 1859. The event brought together the finest ships of the Royal Navy, showcasing their might and prowess to the British public and the world. The photograph captures the HMS Frobisher in all her glory, anchored in the Solent with sails hoisted and crew members smartly dressed and at attention. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the era's atmosphere, with the distinctive silhouettes of biplanes from the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm flying overhead. The clouds of smoke from the ships' funnels and the reflections of the ships on the water add to the sense of movement and energy. Charles E. Brown's photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the Royal Navy's rich history. It captures a moment in time when the HMS Frobisher and her sister ships stood as symbols of Britain's maritime power and determination to defend its interests on the world stage. The image remains an important historical record and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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