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Framed Print : Entrance to the dockyard, Portsmouth
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Entrance to the dockyard, Portsmouth
Entrance to the dockyard at Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) disappeared on 19 April 1956. Crabb was a British Royal Naval frogman and MI6 diver (some would say sabotage agent and alleged double agent), who disappeared during a reconnaissance mission investigating the Soviet cruiser Ordzhonikidze in Portsmouth Harbour. A body was found months later, but it was difficult to identify as the head and hands were missing. Date: 1972
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14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Entrance to the Dockyard, Portsmouth" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This beautiful photograph transports you to the historic naval city of Portsmouth, with its impressive dockyard gates standing tall against the backdrop of the Solent. A must-have for history enthusiasts and maritime admirers, this framed print adds a touch of nostalgia and character to any room in your home or office. Commemorate the rich maritime history of Portsmouth and remember the intriguing story of Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb, who disappeared near these very waters on 19 April 1956. Order your Framed Print today and bring a piece of history into your space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 26.4cm x 37.6cm (10.4" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the Entrance to the dockyard at Portsmouth, where a mysterious disappearance took place on 19 April 1956. The focus of intrigue is Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip "Buster" Crabb (1909-1956), a British Royal Naval frogman and MI6 diver, who vanished during a reconnaissance mission investigating the Soviet cruiser Ordzhonikidze in Portsmouth Harbour. Crabb, a decorated war hero and experienced diver, was believed to be a spy or alleged double agent, adding an extra layer of complexity to the case. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with theories ranging from an accident during the mission to foul play. A body was discovered months later, but its identification was difficult due to the absence of the head and hands. This intriguing image, taken in 1972, transports us back to the tense and secretive atmosphere of the Cold War era, where the line between friend and foe was often blurred.
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