Canvas Print : HMS Espiegle at Basra, Mesopotamia, WW1
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HMS Espiegle at Basra, Mesopotamia, WW1
Deck view of the British sloop HMS Espiegle at Basra, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War, around the time the port was captured by Anglo-Indian forces.
1915
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Basra Deck Iraq Life Boat Mesopotamia Sloop Tunnel War Time Ww 1
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning HMS Espiegle Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an iconic historical image of the British sloop at Basra, Mesopotamia during World War I. This captivating deck view, captured by Robert Hunt Library and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the early 1900s. The Imperial War Museum's timeless photograph showcases the HMS Espiegle as it proudly displayed its battle flags at Basra, a significant port city in Iraq, around the time it was captured by Anglo-Indian forces in 1915. Bring history to life in your home or office with this exquisite, museum-quality canvas print.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
This evocative deck view of HMS Espiegle showcases the British sloop's resilient presence during the First World War in the Middle Eastern port of Basra, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), around 1915. The image captures the ship's intricate details, from the intricately designed tunnel vents on the deck to the lifeboats neatly arranged at the stern. The HMS Espiegle, a Royal Navy vessel, played a crucial role in the Anglo-Indian forces' efforts to capture and secure the strategic port city of Basra from the Ottoman Empire. The port's control was essential for the British to maintain their supply lines and further their military campaigns in the region. The image offers a glimpse into the world of war at sea during this pivotal time in history. The ship's deck, adorned with various equipment and structures, is a testament to the technological advancements and the sheer determination of the British Navy. The presence of the HMS Espiegle in the port of Basra symbolizes the reach and might of the British Empire during the Great War. The image, taken from the Robert Hunt Library at the Imperial War Museum, offers a unique perspective into the past, allowing us to appreciate the history and the sacrifices made during the First World War. This photograph is a reminder of the significant role the British Navy played in shaping the course of the war in the Middle East and the lasting impact it had on the region.
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