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Antique Framed Print : HMS Ulster, British destroyer, WW2
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HMS Ulster, British destroyer, WW2
HMS Ulster (R83), British U-class destroyer. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 14170638
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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 23.6cm (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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
HMS Ulster (R83): A Stalwart British U-Class Destroyer of World War II This evocative photograph captures the HMS Ulster (R83), a formidable U-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy during the tumultuous 1940s. The image, taken during the Second World War, portrays the ship in all its military glory as it cuts through the choppy waves of the sea. The U-class destroyers, such as the HMS Ulster, were a vital component of the British naval forces during the war. These versatile vessels were designed to escort convoys, protect merchant ships from enemy attacks, and provide support to amphibious landings. With a top speed of over 36 knots, they were swift and agile, making them ideal for patrolling the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The HMS Ulster, named after the northernmost province of the United Kingdom, served with distinction in the North Atlantic, where it played a crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic. This battle was a pivotal campaign in the war, as the control of the Atlantic sea lanes was essential for the Allies' supply lines. The success of the British Navy in protecting these convoys from German U-boats and surface raiders was a significant factor in the eventual Allied victory. The photograph showcases the HMS Ulster's powerful armament, including its six 4.7-inch guns and four quadruple torpedo tubes. The ship's crew, dressed in their distinctive naval uniforms, can be seen manning their stations, ready to defend their vessel and contribute to the ongoing war effort. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the brave men and women who served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and the vital role that the HMS Ulster, and ships like it, played in protecting the sea lanes and ensuring the safe passage of vital supplies to the Allied forces.
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