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Poster Print : 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'Beginning of World War Two' poster print. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the brink of history as sailors take a moment's respite amidst the tense atmosphere of a destroyer escorting a convoy in 1939. A poignant reminder of the brave men and women who served during this pivotal period, this poster is an essential addition to any history or military-themed collection. Rights managed by Mary Evans Prints Online.
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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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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