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HMS Minerva at Stanley harbour
HMS Minerva (F45), a Leander-class Frigate of the Royal Navy, at Stanley harbour in 1984, at anchor for crew R&R in the Falkland Islands. Date: 1984
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Media ID 20025892
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1984 Anchor Butt Crew Falkland Frigate Minerva Peter Stanley Leander Class R And R And R
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "HMS Minerva at Stanley Harbour" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Rights Managed prints. This iconic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1984, when the Leander-class Frigate HMS Minerva (F45) of the Royal Navy anchored at Stanley Harbour in the Falkland Islands for crew rest and recreation. The serene waters of the harbour, dotted with other vessels, create a stunning backdrop for this historic moment. Bring the rich maritime history of the Falkland Islands into your home or office with this exquisite, rights-managed print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.6cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 evocative photograph captures the serene scene of HMS Minerva (F45), a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy, at anchor in Stanley Harbour, Falkland Islands, in 1984. The ship, with its distinctive white hull and red funnel, sits calmly in the harbour, surrounded by the clear, turquoise waters. The peaceful atmosphere is in stark contrast to the tense political climate of the time, as the Falkland Islands were still recovering from the recent conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The crew of HMS Minerva are enjoying a well-deserved rest and recreation (R&R) period, having completed their duties in the region. In the foreground, a group of sailors can be seen gathered around a table, engaged in a lively conversation. Behind them, a helicopter from the ship's aviation wing hovers overhead, ready to transport personnel and supplies to various locations around the islands. The photograph also showcases the diverse range of aircraft and planes that were an integral part of the Royal Navy's operations in the Falklands. Several fixed-wing aircraft, including a Harrier jump jet and a Sea King helicopter, can be seen parked on the nearby flight deck. The presence of these aircraft underscores the importance of aerial transportation and support in the remote and rugged terrain of the islands. Taken by renowned aviation and aeronautical photographer Peter Butt, this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of the Royal Navy during the 1980s and the critical role it played in maintaining peace and stability in the South Atlantic.
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