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Arms from America
ARMS FOR SINN FEIN Submarines smuggle weapons and explosives into Ireland for Sinn Fein, sent by sympathisers in the United States
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1921 Explosives Fein Sinn Submarines Sympathisers Smuggle Weapons
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the clandestine nature of the arms smuggling operations that played a pivotal role in the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). The image, titled "Arms for Sinn Fein: Submarines smuggle weapons and explosives into Ireland for Sinn Fein, sent by sympathisers in the United States," is a poignant reminder of the international support that fueled the Irish rebellion against British rule. The photograph, taken in June 1921 in Ireland, depicts a group of men unloading crates from the hatch of a submarine. The submerged vessel, hidden from view, had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States, carrying a precious cargo of arms and explosives destined for the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and its political wing, Sinn Fein. The men in the photograph, dressed in heavy coats and hats, work quickly and efficiently, aware of the risks involved in their clandestine mission. The crates are labeled with the letters "S.F." – an abbreviation for Sinn Fein – and bear the unmistakable markings of their American origin. The smuggling of arms and explosives from the United States was a crucial aspect of the Irish struggle for independence. Thousands of sympathizers in the United States, many of them Irish immigrants, provided financial and material support to the Irish cause. The submarines, which were used to transport the weapons and explosives, were a particularly effective means of evading British detection. The photograph is a testament to the determination and resilience of the Irish people in their fight for self-determination. It also underscores the importance of international solidarity and support in the face of oppression and colonial rule. The events depicted in this photograph helped pave the way for the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922 and the ongoing peace process in Northern Ireland.
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