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Two wives watch as the The Atlantic Conveyor, a British merchant navy ship
Two wives watch as the The Atlantic Conveyor, a British merchant navy ship, which was requisitioned during the Falklands War, leaves Liverpool to be refitted and join the fleet. She was hit on 25 May 1982 by two Argentine air-launched AM39 Exocet missiles, killing 12 sailors. April 1982
John Davidson
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Media ID 21723468
© Mirrorpix
Cunard Line Falklands War Merchant Navy Ship Ss Atlantic Conveyor
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, "Two Wives Watch as The Atlantic Conveyor Sails Away" by John Davidson from Memory Lane Prints, transports you back to the Falklands War era. Witness the poignant moment as two wives bid farewell to the British merchant navy ship, The Atlantic Conveyor, as it sets sail from Liverpool to be refitted and join the fleet. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that will make this piece a cherished addition to your home or office decor.
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 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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In this poignant photograph captured by John Davidson, we witness a moment frozen in time that encapsulates both hope and fear. Two wives stand side by side, their eyes fixed on the departing British merchant navy ship, The Atlantic Conveyor. It is April 1982, amidst the turmoil of the Falklands War. As they watch their husbands' vessel sail away from Liverpool to be refitted and join the fleet, a mixture of pride and anxiety fills the air. Little do they know that tragedy will soon strike this very ship. The Atlantic Conveyor was an emblem of resilience during those turbulent times - requisitioned for duty in a conflict far from home. However, fate had other plans as it fell victim to two Argentine air-launched AM39 Exocet missiles on May 25th of that same year. The devastating attack claimed the lives of twelve brave sailors who valiantly served aboard her. This print serves as a powerful reminder of sacrifice and loss endured during war. It captures not only the strength displayed by these courageous men but also highlights the unwavering support provided by their loved ones left behind. Through John Davidson's lens, we are transported back to an era where conflicts shaped nations and tested human resolve. This image preserves history while honoring those who paid the ultimate price onboard SS Atlantic Conveyor – forever etching their memory into our collective consciousness.
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