Antique Framed Print : French Navy cruisers, Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam)
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French Navy cruisers, Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam)
French Navy cruisers near the quay at Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam). Date: 1906
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Media ID 14311858
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Armoured Cochin Cochinchina Cruiser Cruisers Dockside Indochina Quay Saigon Stamp Stamps Vietnam Warship Warships
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.7cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 evocative photograph captures the French Navy cruisers, Saigon and Cochinchina, anchored at the quay in Saigon, Cochinchina (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) in 1906. The image offers a glimpse into the colonial past of Indochina, with the elegant warships proudly displaying the French flag against the backdrop of the bustling port city. The Saigon and Cochinchina were both armored cruisers of the Dupuy de Lôme class, built in France during the late 1890s. They were named after the historic provinces in southern Vietnam, reflecting France's growing influence and control in the region. The cruisers were essential elements of the French Navy's East Indies Squadron, tasked with maintaining order and protecting French interests in the vast expanse of the Eastern Seas. The photograph showcases the cruisers' impressive size and imposing presence as they rest at the dockside. The water reflects the sunlight, creating a shimmering effect that adds to the image's allure. The quay teems with activity, with people and cargo moving around the ships, underscoring the vital role these vessels played in the transportation of goods and the projection of French power during the colonial era. This photograph is an intriguing window into the history of the French Navy and its presence in Indochina during the early 1900s. It offers a captivating insight into a bygone era, evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity about the rich history of the region and the naval power that once shaped it.
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