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Antique Framed Print : Aerial view of Zeebrugge Mole, Belgium, WW1
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Aerial view of Zeebrugge Mole, Belgium, WW1
German aerial photograph the day after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918), showing the gap in the viaduct at the landward end of the mile-long Zeebrugge Mole, at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War. The port was used as a base by the German navy. Date: 24 April 1918
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Belgian Damage Damaged Mile Mole Raid Viaduct Zeebrugge Base War Time Ww 1
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, taken on the day following the Zeebrugge Raid on 24 April 1918, provides a striking view of the damage inflicted upon the Zeebrugge Mole in Belgium during the First World War. The mole, a mile-long structure extending into the North Sea, served as a crucial base for the German navy, making it a prime target for the Allied forces. The image reveals the gaping hole at the landward end of the mole, where British Royal Navy destroyers, led by Commander Tyrwhitt, had rammed and exploded their ships against the structure during the daring raid. The viaduct, which connected the mole to the mainland, is visibly damaged, with debris and wreckage scattered around the area. The raid, which took place on the night of 22-23 April 1918, was a significant achievement for the Allied forces, as it disrupted the German U-boat operations and prevented the enemy from using the port as a base for their naval activities. The success of the operation came at a cost, however, with the loss of several British ships and lives. This photograph, taken from a German aerial reconnaissance plane, offers a unique perspective of the aftermath of the raid, revealing the extent of the damage inflicted upon the mole and the strategic importance of this location during the Great War. The image is a poignant reminder of the destructive power of war and the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides.
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