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Metal Print : HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
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HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889. She was commissioned for service in 1895, and survived to serve in the First World War. Bonaventure served in the Pacific Squadron, including service in the 3rd China War, under command of Captain Robert Montgomerie RN. She returned to Devonport in May 1906, to be paid off, but was sent to Haulbowline Dockyard, Cork, Ireland to be converted into a depot ship for submarines. This work was completed in April 1907 and she continued to serve during the First World War. Bonaventure returned to the UK, was paid off on 17 October 1919 and sold on 12 April 1920 to the Forth Ship Breaking Company, Bo'ness. Date: circa 1906
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1889 Astraea Bonaventure Breaking Command Commissioned Completed Continued Converted Cork Cruiser Defence Depot Devonport Dockyard Forth Including Ordered Pacific Paid Returned Serve Served Sold Squadron Submarines Survived 1895 1907 1919 Haulbowline Montgomerie Second Class
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of maritime history into your home with our stunning Metal Print of HMS Bonaventure from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection. This beautiful metal print showcases the Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889. The metallic finish adds depth and dimension to the intricate details of this historic vessel, making it a standout addition to any room. Relive the rich naval history with this high-quality, long-lasting metal print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, circa 1906. Ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889, she was commissioned for service in 1895 and went on to survive through the First World War.
Under the command of Captain Robert Montgomerie RN, Bonaventure served in the Pacific Squadron, including active duty in the 3rd China War. After returning to Devonport in May 1906 for a brief period before being sent to Haulbowline Dockyard in Cork, Ireland to be converted into a depot ship for submarines. The conversion work was completed by April 1907 and she continued her service during WWI.
Following her return to the UK and subsequent decommissioning on October 17th, 1919, HMS Bonaventure was eventually sold on April 12th,1920 to Forth Ship Breaking Company in Bo'ness. This historic vessel played a crucial role throughout its years of service and now stands as a testament to naval history captured beautifully in this timeless print from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online.
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