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Fine Art Print : German U-boat, Hastings Beach BB88_07120
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German U-boat, Hastings Beach BB88_07120
HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX. People in rowing boats and on the beach, looking up at the German U-boat submarine, U-118, which ran aground on Hastings beach in February 1919. U-118 served in the Imperial German Navy during the First World War. Howarth-Loomes Collection
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 11446409
© Historic England
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, BB88_07120 from the Historic England Archive, transports you back in time to Hastings Beach in 1919. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a German U-boat, U-118, beached among the rowing boats and curious onlookers. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints bring the rich history of England to your home or office, making for a stunning conversation starter. Order yours today and relive the past in vivid detail.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of intrigue and curiosity as the people of Hastings, East Sussex, gather at the coast to witness the sight of a German U-boat, U-118, which had run aground on the shore in February 1919. The First World War had ended just a few months prior, and the sight of this formidable naval vessel was a stark reminder of the recent global conflict. U-118, a German Type UB III submarine, served in the Imperial German Navy during the war, and was one of over 1,100 U-boats deployed by Germany in its submarine warfare campaign against Allied shipping. The submarine's presence in the English Channel was a common occurrence during the war, as Germany sought to disrupt Allied supply lines and weaken the British economy. However, the end of the war saw many U-boats scrambling to return to Germany, and U-118 was among those that failed to make it back. The vessel ran aground on Hastings beach, becoming a tourist attraction and a symbol of the end of the war. The photograph shows a crowd of people, some in rowing boats, gathered on the beach to get a closer look at the submarine. Their expressions of awe and fascination are palpable, as they take in the sight of this formidable war machine, now a relic of a bygone era. The image offers a glimpse into the collective memory of a community, and the complex emotions that came with the end of a long and devastating conflict.
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