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HMS Good Hope in Great War Deeds, WW1
HMS Good Hope of the British Royal Navy going down with her last guns firing, in an action against overwhelming odds off the coast of Chile, South America. Reproduction of a painting by Norman Wilkinson in Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1914
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the iconic image of HMS Good Hope in "Great War Deeds, WW1." This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the final moments of HMS Good Hope of the British Royal Navy as she valiantly goes down, with her last guns firing in an action against overwhelming odds off the coast of Chile, South America. This evocative image is a testament to the heroism and determination of those on board, and is an essential addition to any history or military-themed display. Order your HMS Good Hope poster print today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 evocative image captures the final moments of HMS Good Hope, a proud vessel of the British Royal Navy, during the Battle of Coronel off the coast of Chile in 1914. In the early stages of the First World War, this British squadron, led by Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock, was ambushed by a superior German force under Vice-Admiral Maximilian von Spee. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the British ships fought valiantly, with HMS Good Hope leading the charge. As the battle raged on, the situation grew dire for the British. HMS Good Hope, taking a heavy toll from the German firepower, began to list. Undeterred, her crew continued to man their guns and return fire, determined to go down with their ship rather than surrender. The painting by Norman Wilkinson, reproduced in the special panorama supplement 'Great War Deeds' produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, immortalizes this moment of unwavering bravery and courage. The sun setting in the background adds a poignant touch, symbolizing the end of an era and the heroic deeds of those aboard HMS Good Hope.
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