Canvas Print : Naval Ratings in Bombay (Mumbai) Riots
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Naval Ratings in Bombay (Mumbai) Riots
1000 Naval Ratings in Bombay (Mumbai) riot on 19th February 1946 in protest against a cut in pay and allowances. Date: 1946
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Media ID 14258967
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1946 Bodies Bombay Mass Mumbai Protesters Protesting Ratings Riot Rioters Rioting
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "1000 Naval Ratings in Bombay (Mumbai) Riots," is a powerful reminder of a significant moment in history. Taken on 19th February 1946, the photograph shows the protests of over a thousand Naval Ratings in Bombay (now Mumbai) against a pay and allowance cut. This Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online adds depth and character to any room, making it an excellent conversation starter. Order now and relive history in vibrant color and texture.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.3cm (20" x 14.3")
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 powerful image captures the tense atmosphere of the 1946 Bombay (Mumbai) Riots, as over 1,000 Naval Ratings gather in protest against a perceived cut in pay and allowances. The scene unfolds on the streets of Bombay, India, with the naval personnel, dressed in their distinct uniforms, forming a large and determined crowd. Their faces are etched with a mixture of frustration and resolve as they raise their fists in a show of solidarity. The date was February 19th, a day that would go down in history as a turning point in the city's tumultuous past. The Naval Ratings, who were predominantly from the Royal Indian Navy, had been serving their country during World War II and felt they were being unfairly treated with the proposed pay cuts. The mass gathering quickly turned into a riot, with protesters clashing with the British authorities. The situation escalated into violence, leaving many injured and several fatalities. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by the Indian naval personnel during this period, and the broader social and political unrest that was brewing in India at the time. The photograph, taken on February 19, 1946, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, when the tides of change were beginning to shift in India's favor. The image is a testament to the power of collective action and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to challenge the status quo.
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