Poster Print : British battleship HMS Mars, WW1
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British battleship HMS Mars, WW1
The British predreadnought battleship of the Majestic class, HMS Mars, during First World War. Launched 1896, served as a troopship during the Dardanelles campaign. Date: 1914-1916
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Battle Ship Guns Majestic Mars Sacks War Time Ww 1
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Add a touch of history to your walls with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating image features the British predreadnought battleship HMS Mars during the First World War. Launched in 1896, HMS Mars served valiantly as a troopship during the Dardanelles campaign. Bring the rich history of the British Navy into your home or office with this evocative poster, sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online. Order now and relive the heroic tales of the past."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 55cm x 42cm (21.7" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the British predreadnought battleship HMS Mars, a proud symbol of the Royal Navy's might during the tumultuous years of the First World War. Launched in 1896, the Mars was part of the Majestic class, a formidable group of battleships that played a crucial role in defending the British Empire's maritime interests. As the world plunged into conflict in 1914, the HMS Mars was pressed into service as a troopship, ferrying soldiers to the front lines. In this image, we see the battleship anchored at a port, its imposing silhouette dwarfing the surrounding buildings and ships. The deck is bustling with activity as sailors scurry about their duties, loading sacks of supplies or manning the massive guns that would soon be trained on enemy targets. The Mars' guns, some of the most advanced of their time, are a testament to the technological prowess of the British military. Capable of firing shells over 10 miles, these guns represented a significant advantage on the battlefield. Yet, despite their impressive firepower, the battleships of the era were not invulnerable. The HMS Mars would ultimately meet its end in 1916, sunk by a German mine during the Battle of Jutland. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served on the battleships of the First World War, and the indomitable spirit of the Royal Navy that helped shape the course of history.
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