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Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)
The Cunard passenger liner sinks, with the loss of 1198 lives, after being torpedoed off the Irish coast by German U-boat U-20, while returning to Britain from America
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1198 Cunard Dixon Lives Loss Lusitania Returning Sinks Steam Ships Torpedoed Liner
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Lusitania Sinks (Dixon) poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the poignant moment as the Cunard passenger liner, laden with passengers and supplies, meets its tragic end off the Irish coast in this evocative image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Captured by renowned photographer Dixon, this powerful and moving image offers a glimpse into the past, bringing the history of the Lusitania's sinking to your home or office. Add this captivating poster print to your collection and relive a significant moment in maritime history.
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 59.4cm x 40.6cm (23.4" x 16")
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
This haunting print captures a tragic moment in history - the sinking of the Lusitania off the Irish coast in 1915. The Cunard passenger liner, on its return journey from America to Britain, was torpedoed by a German U-boat, resulting in the loss of 1198 lives. The image depicts the chaos and devastation as steam ships rush to rescue survivors amidst the wreckage.
The sheer scale of this maritime disaster is evident in this powerful photograph by Mary Evans Picture Library. The sinking of the Lusitania not only marked a significant loss of life but also heightened tensions between nations during World War I. It serves as a stark reminder of the brutality and senselessness of war.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are reminded of the human cost of conflict and the fragility of life at sea. The bravery and sacrifice displayed by those onboard and those who came to their aid are etched into our collective memory through photographs like these.
Let us honor the memory of those who perished on that fateful day and strive for peace so that tragedies like this may never be repeated. This print stands as a poignant tribute to all those affected by the sinking of the Lusitania.
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