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Framed Print : Lifeboats watching the Athenia as it sinks, Sept 1939
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Lifeboats watching the Athenia as it sinks, Sept 1939
Illustration of overcrowded lifeboats as they watch the transatlantic ocean liner, the Athenia, sink. The ships are shown lighting flares, creating what the Sphere describes as an " eerie scene" amid the " heavy swell" which threatened to fill the overloaded boats with water.
September 1939
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the haunting image "Lifeboats watching the Athenia as it sinks, Sept 1939" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the poignant moment as overcrowded lifeboats watch the transatlantic ocean liner, the Athenia, sink into the depths of the sea. With flares lighting up the night, this powerful image tells a story of bravery and survival during wartime. Add this historical piece to your home or office decor, and let the story of the Athenia live on.
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 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
September 1939: The Sinking of the Athenia and the Race for Survival Amidst the tumultuous waves of the North Atlantic, an eerie scene unfolds as the transatlantic ocean liner, the RMS Athenia, sinks into the depths below. The heavy swell threatens to fill the overloaded lifeboats with water, as desperate passengers and crew cling to the flimsy crafts, their faces etched with fear and despair. The Athenia, a British passenger liner en route from Glasgow to Montreal with a cargo of Canadian and American passengers, was torpedoed by a German submarine on September 3, 1939, just days after the outbreak of World War II. The attack marked the first civilian casualties of the conflict, with the loss of over 1,100 lives. In this poignant illustration, the lifeboats, filled beyond capacity, watch helplessly as the Athenia disappears beneath the waves. The stark contrast between the orderly rows of lifeboats and the chaos of the sinking ship creates a haunting image that encapsulates the uncertainty and fear of the early days of the war. The scene is further illuminated by the flares launched from the lifeboats, casting an eerie glow over the water. The flares, meant to signal for help, add a sense of urgency to the already dire situation. As the sun sets on this tragic night, the survivors in the lifeboats face an uncertain future. Their fates hang in the balance, as they await rescue and the possibility of a new beginning. The sinking of the Athenia would serve as a stark reminder of the realities of war and the importance of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
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