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Poster Print : HMS Hogue, British armoured cruiser
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HMS Hogue, British armoured cruiser
HMS Vindex, a seaplane carrier of the Royal Navy during the First World War, previously a fast passenger ferry for the Isle of Man Steam Packet. Transferred to the Mediterranean in 1918, sold back to original owners in 1920, scrapped 1954. Date: 1915-1918
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Add a touch of maritime history to your walls with our stunning HMS Hogue poster print. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the British armoured cruiser in all its glory. Originally commissioned in 1900, HMS Hogue served as a formidable warship during the First World War. This rights managed print makes an excellent addition to any home or office, evoking a sense of tradition and naval heritage. Bring the past to life with this beautiful and authentic poster print."
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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This evocative photograph captures the HMS Hogue, an armored cruiser of the Royal Navy, during its service in the First World War. Originally built as a fast passenger ferry for the Isle of Man Steam Packet, the HMS Hogue was later transferred to the Mediterranean in 1918 to serve as a seaplane carrier. With its distinctive funnel and masts towering above the waterline, the HMS Hogue played a vital role in the naval operations of the Great War. The image showcases the HMS Hogue in its military glory, with several seaplanes positioned on its flight deck, ready for takeoff. These aircraft were essential for reconnaissance and spotting enemy ships and submarines, providing valuable intelligence to the British fleet. The HMS Hogue's conversion to a seaplane carrier marked a significant shift in naval warfare during the First World War, as aircraft became increasingly important in naval operations. Despite its heroic service during the war, the HMS Hogue's story did not end there. After the war, the ship was sold back to its original owners and returned to its civilian role as a passenger ferry. However, its military history remained a significant part of its legacy. The HMS Hogue was eventually scrapped in 1954, but its image continues to evoke memories of a bygone era of naval warfare and innovation during the First World War.
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