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Gun Running by Ulster Volunteer Force
Rifles and ammunition are landed at Donaghadee, County Down, by the Ulster Volunteer Force and loaded onto a charabanc usually used in the summer for tourists to the area. The report in The Illustrated London News suggested that on the night of Friday 24 April and early hours of the next day 35, 000 rifles and 1, 000, 000 rounds of ammunition were landed from a steamer disguised as the Mountjoy, said to have been the Fanny. The weapons were taken ashore at Larne, Bangor and Donaghadee and then distributed throughout Ulster. Date: April 1914
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Ammunition Bangor Charabanc Donaghadee Fanny Frederic Landed Larne Mountjoy News Rifles Running Ulster Volunteer Haenen
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Ulster Volunteer Force's daring gun-running operation at Donaghadee, County Down. Witness the intensity of the moment as rifles and ammunition are unloaded from boats and loaded onto a charabanc, once used for summer tours, now repurposed for a more clandestine mission. This captivating Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life, making it a perfect addition to any home or office decor.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.9cm x 20.3cm (5.1" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Irish history as members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) unload rifles and ammunition from a charabanc at Donaghadee, County Down, in April 1914. The UVF, a paramilitary organization formed to resist Home Rule and defend Protestant interests in Ulster, had been stockpiling weapons in preparation for potential unrest. The weapons, estimated to include 35,000 rifles and 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition, were reportedly landed from a steamer disguised as the Mountjoy, believed to be the Fanny Haenen. The vessel arrived under the cover of darkness on the night of Friday 24 April and early hours of the following day. The cargo was unloaded at various locations, including Larne, Bangor, and Donaghadee, and distributed throughout Ulster. The Illustrated London News reported on the event, detailing the clandestine operation and the large quantities of arms that were successfully landed. The charabanc, a motor vehicle typically used for tourists in the area, was pressed into service for this illicit operation. The image of rifles and ammunition being offloaded from the vehicle and onto the shoreline underscores the seriousness of the situation and the determination of the UVF to secure their weapons. This photograph is a testament to the tensions that were building in Ireland in the lead-up to the Easter Rising and the wider political upheaval that would follow. The Ulster Volunteer Force's gun-running activities were a significant factor in the escalating conflict and the eventual partition of Ireland.
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