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Mouse Mat : 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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Aboard Beginning Convoy Convoys Crew Crews Deck Decks Defence Destroyer Escorting Hammock Lower Mission Quarters Relaxation Relaxing Route Sailor Sailors Supply Voyage Games Tombola
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.2cm (9.3" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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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