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1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon
Photograph: 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon, Hong Kong, August 1950 (at the same time as the 1st Btn Middlesex Regt. boarded the aircraft carrier Unicorn at Hong Kong). Loose photograph of the band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders can be seen playing as they board the ship. From a collection of 22 official photographs of British military activity around the world from 1943-1960. Date: 1950
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1950 Argyll Band Boarded Boarding Carrier Ceylon Highlanders Hong Kong Loose Middlesex Photograph Regt Sutherland Unicorn
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse poster print, featuring the 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon in Hong Kong, August 1950. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, vividly portrays the historical moment when the soldiers embarked on the warship. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this high-quality, rights managed print. Perfect for military history enthusiasts and collectors, this poster is a must-have for any space seeking a touch of nostalgia and intrigue.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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
1. Title: "Embarkation of the 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on HMS Ceylon, Hong Kong, August 1950" 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as members of the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders board the Royal Navy's HMS Ceylon in Hong Kong harbor during August 1950. The soldiers, dressed in their full regimental uniforms, are seen making their way up the gangplank of the warship, with the loose band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders playing in the background. 3. Background: The 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders were part of the British Army's garrison in Hong Kong during the late 1940s and early 1950s. At the same time, the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was also embarking on the aircraft carrier HMS Unicorn for deployment. This photograph provides a glimpse into the military logistics and daily life of the British forces during this period. 4. Historical Significance: The photograph is an important record of the British military presence in Hong Kong and the role of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders during this time. It also highlights the close relationship between the British Army and the Royal Navy, as well as the logistical challenges involved in deploying troops and supplies overseas. 5. Technical Information: This photograph is from a collection of 22 official military photographs documenting British military activity around the world from 1943 to 1960. The exact dimensions and resolution of the image are not provided, but it is likely to be a high-quality print suitable for framing and display. 6. Copyright: This photograph is available for licensing for personal, educational, and research use only. Commercial use is not permitted without prior written consent from the copyright holder, Mary Evans Picture Library.
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