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HMS Royal Oak, British battleship
HMS Royal Oak, British Revenge class battleship. Date: circa 1918
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Media ID 14170148
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic HMS Royal Oak, a British Revenge class battleship from circa 1918. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the grandeur and power of this historic warship. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a decorative piece, they are a conversation starter and a reminder of the rich maritime history. The vivid colors and impressive details are sure to impress, making this a perfect addition to any room in your home or office. Order your HMS Royal Oak Metal Print today and relive the glory days of the British Navy.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, the HMS Royal Oak, a Revenge-class British battleship, cuts through the tranquil waters of the sea, leaving a trail of thick, dark smoke in its wake. Dating back to circa 1918, this majestic warship was a formidable symbol of the British Navy's power and prowess during World War I. The HMS Royal Oak, named after the ancient oak tree under which King Charles II hid before his restoration to the throne in 1660, was part of the Royal Navy's 5th Battle Squadron. Measuring an impressive 584 feet in length and displacing over 23,000 tons, this battleship was one of the largest and most advanced warships of its time. Armed with a main battery of ten 13.5-inch guns and a secondary battery of twelve 6-inch guns, the HMS Royal Oak was a formidable force to be reckoned with. Its armored deck was over 11 inches thick, providing protection against enemy shells. Despite its impressive size and firepower, the HMS Royal Oak was not invulnerable. In October 1939, during the early days of World War II, the ship was tragically sunk in Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, by a German submarine. This devastating loss marked the beginning of the end for the Royal Navy's battleship dominance. This photograph, taken around a decade before the HMS Royal Oak's tragic demise, captures the ship in all its glory, as it sails majestically through the water, leaving behind a trail of smoke that speaks to its power and the might of the British Navy. A true testament to the rich naval history of the United Kingdom, this image is a must-have for any history or maritime enthusiast.
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