Canvas Print : Deutschland crew go aboard City of Flint by G. H. Davis
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Deutschland crew go aboard City of Flint by G. H. Davis
The beginning of the eventful odyssey of the American cargo steamer, the City of Flint: the Deutschlands crew go aboard. Date: 9 October 1939
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Media ID 14132647
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Aboard Battleship Beginning Cargo Crew Davis Deutschland Diplomatic Eventful Flint Incident Odyssey Stars Steamer Stripes
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Deutschland crew go aboard City of Flint" by G.H. Davis. This iconic photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to 9 October 1939, marking the beginning of an eventful odyssey on the American cargo steamer, City of Flint. Witness history unfold as the German crew boards the vessel, with the tension and anticipation of the era palpable in every detail. Our high-quality canvas prints bring out the rich colors and textures of this evocative image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Order now and relive history in a whole new way.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 historic photograph, the crew of the German cruiser Deutschland are seen boarding the American cargo steamer City of Flint on October 9, 1939. The eventful odyssey of the City of Flint marks the beginning of a series of incidents that would escalate tensions between the United States and Germany, leading the world closer to the brink of war. The City of Flint, an American merchant vessel, was sailing from Baltimore to Sweden when it was intercepted by the German cruiser Deutschland in the North Atlantic. The German crew demanded that the City of Flint change course and follow them to a German port for inspection. The American captain, Thomas W. Taylor, refused, citing the neutrality laws of the United States. The incident, known as the "Deutschland incident," was a diplomatic crisis that strained relations between the two countries. The United States saw the German demand as an act of aggression and a violation of American sovereignty. The German government, on the other hand, argued that they had the right to inspect any ship they suspected of carrying contraband. The standoff lasted for several days, with both sides digging in their heels. The United States sent the USS Reuben James to protect the City of Flint and prevent any further German advances. The German cruiser eventually gave up and sailed away, but the incident left a lasting impression on both sides. This photograph, taken by renowned maritime photographer G. H. Davis, captures the tense moment as the German crew boards the City of Flint. The stars and stripes of the American flag are prominently displayed, a symbol of American resolve and determination in the face of German aggression. The incident would be a harbinger of things to come, as the world would soon be plunged into the Second World War.
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