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HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser. Forward was built by Fairfield???s S.B. & E. at Govan, in 1904. The ship was in reserve for most of the first decade of her existence. After the beginning of the First World War in August 1914, she was assigned to coastal defence duties on the East Coast of England. Forward was present when the Germans bombarded Hartlepool, in mid-December 1914, but played no significant role in the battle. The ship was sent to the Mediterranean in mid-1915 and was then assigned to the Aegean Sea a year later, together with her sister ship, Foresight, and remained there until the end of the war. After returning home in 1919, she was sold for scrap in 1921
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Aegean Assigned Beginning Bombarded Cruiser Decade Defence Duties Existence Forward Germans Govan Hartlepool Mediterranean Played Present Remained Reserve Returning Role Scrap Significant Sister Sold 1919 1921 Fairfields Foresight Scout Year
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the Royal Navy to your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print features HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser from the Mary Evans Picture Library. Built in 1904 at Fairfield's S.B. & E. in Govan, HMS Forward served in the Royal Navy for many years, spending much of its early service in reserve. Relive maritime history with this beautiful and intricately detailed print, perfect for any nautical enthusiast or naval history lover's collection.
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.
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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.
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HMS Forward: A Historic Forward-Class Scout Cruiser of the Royal Navy This evocative photograph captures the majesty and history of HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser of the Royal Navy. Built at Fairfield's S.B. & E. shipyard in Govan, Scotland, in 1904, Forward spent her first decade in reserve. With the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, Forward was called into action, assigned to coastal defence duties on the East Coast of England. Although present during the German bombardment of Hartlepool in mid-December 1914, Forward played no significant role in the battle. In mid-1915, Forward was sent to the Mediterranean and later, in 1916, was assigned to the Aegean Sea alongside her sister ship, Foresight. The pair remained in the Aegean until the end of the war. Upon returning home in 1919, Forward was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1921. This image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the naval history of the early 20th century. The Forward-class Scout Cruisers, such as HMS Forward, played a crucial role in the defense of the British Isles during the First World War and contributed to the Allied victory in the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the sailors who served aboard these vessels and the important part they played in protecting their country during a time of conflict.
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