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Poster Print : HMS Devonshire, 1936
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HMS Devonshire, 1936
County Class Cruiser HMS Devonshire in the Mediterranean, 1936
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1762303
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning HMS Devonshire, 1936 poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force Museum, transports you back in time to the Mediterranean Sea during the 1930s. Witness the majestic County Class Cruiser, HMS Devonshire, in all its glory as it sails the waters. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office space to evoke a sense of adventure and maritime history. Bring the past to life with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints.
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 51.8cm x 42cm (20.4" 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.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, HMS Devonshire, a County-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, cuts through the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea in 1936. The image, captured by the skilled lens of Charles E. Brown from the Royal Air Force, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of naval prowess and interwar naval tensions. HMS Devonshire, commissioned in 1936, was the third ship of her class, which was designed to counter the growing threat of German naval power in European waters. With a displacement of 8,600 tons and a top speed of 32 knots, she was a formidable vessel, armed with a main battery of eight 8-inch guns and a complement of 650 men. The photograph captures the cruiser in her element, with the sun casting long shadows over the calm waves, as the ship sails serenely towards the horizon. The image is a testament to the technical prowess and engineering expertise of the Royal Navy during this period, as well as the dedication and professionalism of its crew. The Mediterranean Sea, with its crystal-clear waters and warm climate, was a popular training ground for the Royal Navy during the interwar period. The region was also a hotbed of political instability and tensions, making it an essential area for naval presence and patrols. HMS Devonshire, with her powerful guns and advanced technology, was a key player in maintaining the peace and security of the Mediterranean. This photograph is an invaluable historical record, offering a unique perspective on the Royal Navy's role in maintaining peace and security during a time of political and military upheaval. It is a reminder of the importance of naval power and the dedication of those who served in the Royal Navy during the interwar period.
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