Glass Coaster : HMS Enterprise, anti-aircraft crew, Dar-es-Salaam
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HMS Enterprise, anti-aircraft crew, Dar-es-Salaam
HMS Enterprise, Emerald class cruiser, with anti-aircraft gun crew, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: 1928
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Anti Crew Cruiser Deck Emerald Enterprise Pith Sailors Salaam Shorts Sunny Sunshine
Glass Coaster
Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 4.7cm (3" x 1.9")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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 HMS Enterprise, an Emerald-class cruiser of the British Royal Navy, anchored in the harbor of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, during the 1920s. The sunny day is accentuated by the bright white uniforms of the anti-aircraft gun crew, who stand at attention on the deck of the ship. The crew members, dressed in shorts and pith helmets, are focused intently on their tasks, their expressions serious and determined. The HMS Enterprise, with its impressive size and imposing gun turrets, dominates the scene, a symbol of British naval power and presence in East Africa during the 1920s. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the naval crew during this era, a time when the British Empire stretched across the globe and the sea was a vital artery for transportation and communication. The image is a testament to the dedication and discipline of the sailors, who braved the elements and potential dangers to maintain the security of the British Empire and protect its interests abroad.
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