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Damaged mast, HMS Kent, Battle of Falkland Islands, WW1
The foretop gallant mast of the British Monmouth-class armoured cruiser HMS Kent, shot away by a shell from the German light cruiser Nurnberg during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, First World War. Date: 8 December 1914
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Action Armoured Cruiser Damage Damaged Enemy Falkland Falklands Gallant Mast Monmouth Nurnberg Shell Shot Ww 1
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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
In this evocative image from the Battle of the Falkland Islands during the First World War, the damaged mast of the British Monmouth-class armored cruiser HMS Kent stands as a testament to the intense combat that took place on December 8, 1914. The foretop gallant mast, a tall, vertical mast with sails set above the mainmast, has been severed by a shell fired from the German light cruiser SMS Nurnberg. The action between the two forces occurred in the South Atlantic, off the coast of the Falkland Islands, and marked a significant victory for the British Royal Navy. The Monmouth-class cruisers, including HMS Kent, were known for their robust design and heavy armament, making them formidable opponents on the high seas. However, the advanced technology and accurate gunnery of the German Imperial Navy proved to be a formidable challenge. In this engagement, the German cruisers SMS Scharnhorst and SMS Gneisenau, under the command of Vice Admiral Maximilian von Spee, managed to inflict serious damage on several British ships, including HMS Kent. The image captures the raw power and chaos of the battle, with plumes of smoke rising from the damaged ships and the ominous clouds of war looming overhead. The foretop gallant mast, once a symbol of the ship's strength and agility, now lies broken and discarded, a poignant reminder of the cost of war. The Battle of the Falkland Islands was a pivotal moment in the early stages of the First World War, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and often brutal action that took place on the high seas.
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