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Framed Print : Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant - Blackpool, Lancashire
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Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant - Blackpool, Lancashire
The decaying hulk of Horatio Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant wrecked on the beach at Blackpool, Lancashire. On 16 June 1897 during a violent storm when under tow, she parted a cable and dragging the remaining anchor, went ashore on Blackpool Sands, damaging Blackpool North Pier in the process. Date: 1897
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Media ID 11552698
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1897 Blackpool Eighty Flagship Horatio Hulk Lancashire Masts Rate Rigging Sands Shipwreck Shipwrecked Wreck Wrecked Decaying Foudroyant
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Discover the rich maritime history of Blackpool, Lancashire with our stunning framed print of Horatio Nelson's flagship, the Foudroyant. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the decaying hulk of the legendary warship that was wrecked on the beach in 1897 during a violent storm while being towed. Add an element of nautical charm to your home or office with this evocative and historically significant piece. The high-quality print is expertly framed to preserve its beauty and bring the story of the Foudroyant to life.
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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.4cm (15.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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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The Decaying Majesty of HMS Foudroyant: A Glance into Britain's Naval History on Blackpool Sands, Lancashire The haunting image of the decaying hulk of Horatio Nelson's flagship, HMS Foudroyant, beached at Blackpool, Lancashire, offers a poignant reminder of the rich maritime history of Britain. This photograph, taken in 1897, captures the majestic yet forlorn vessel as it lies wrecked on the sands, its once proud masts and rigging now a tangled mess of decay. The Foudroyant, an 80-gun rate naval ship, served in the Royal Navy from 1795 to 1815. It saw action in several major naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars, most notably under the command of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson. After Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the Foudroyant carried his body back to England for a hero's funeral. On June 16, 1897, during a violent storm, the Foudroyant, then under tow for preservation, parted a cable and dragged its remaining anchor, eventually going ashore on Blackpool Sands. The wreck caused significant damage to Blackpool North Pier, leaving a lasting impact on the town's landscape. This photograph, with its melancholic beauty, invites us to reflect on the storied past of the Foudroyant and the indelible mark it left on Britain's naval history. The decaying hulk stands as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the enduring power of the sea.
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