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Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, WW2
Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, looking happy and relaxed. Their ship was sunk in December 1939. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 14115965
© Mary Evans Picture Library/John Maclellan
Admiral Battleship Crew Graf Relaxed Sailors Spee Sunk December
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 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and relaxation among the crew of the Admiral Graf Spee, a German pocket battleship that became notorious during the early stages of World War II. The image, taken circa 1940, depicts a group of sailors clad in their navy uniforms, gathered around a table laden with food and drinks. Their faces are filled with joy and contentment, a stark contrast to the impending danger and uncertainty that loomed over their lives. The Admiral Graf Spee, under the command of Captain Hans Langsdorff, had wreaked havoc on Allied shipping lines in the Atlantic Ocean, sinking nine merchant vessels between August and December 1939. However, on December 13, 1939, the ship was scuppered in the River Plate, off the coast of Uruguay, during an engagement with the British cruisers HMS Exeter and HMS Ajax. The defeat of the Graf Spee marked a significant turning point in the war at sea, as it demonstrated the superiority of the Allied naval forces. Despite the ominous circumstances, this photograph offers a glimpse into the human side of the conflict, revealing the men behind the uniforms and the bonds that sustained them through the challenges of wartime. The image is a poignant reminder of the complexities of history, as it invites us to reflect on the experiences of these sailors, who, like so many others, were caught up in the larger narrative of the 2nd World War.
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