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Fine Art Print : HMS Ajax - Competition for Commander-in-Chiefs Cup
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HMS Ajax - Competition for Commander-in-Chiefs Cup
HMS Ajax firing during the competition for the Commander-in-Chiefs Cup amongst vessels of the British Royal Navy Mediterranean fleet. Photograph taken from the deck of the HMS Marlborough, an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Built at Devonport Royal Dockyard between January 1912 and June 1914 and entered service just prior to First World War. Assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet after the war, Marlborough took part in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War (in the Black Sea 191920). She was also involved in the Greco-Turkish War. Date: circa 1923
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Media ID 14345130
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ajax Battleship Chief Commander In Chief Deck Duke Class Iron Marlborough Mediterranean Splashes Trophy Vessels 1923
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the grandeur of the British Royal Navy's rich maritime history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of HMS Ajax in action during the Commander-in-Chiefs Cup competition, skillfully captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning Rights Managed image showcases the majesty of HMS Ajax as it fiercely engages in the naval competition amongst vessels of the Mediterranean fleet. Add an air of nautical elegance and historical significance to your home or office with this exceptional Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 33.3cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and competition during the Commander-in-Chiefs Cup event among vessels of the British Royal Navy Mediterranean fleet in the mid-1920s. The image shows HMS Ajax, a powerful and iconic warship of the time, firing its guns in a display of accuracy and power. The scene is observed from the deck of HMS Marlborough, an Iron Duke-class battleship that bears the name of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, a renowned British military leader. Built between 1912 and 1914 at Devonport Royal Dockyard, HMS Marlborough entered service just prior to the First World War and was later assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet. With a rich history, Marlborough took part in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War and the Greco-Turkish War. The splashes of water and the billowing smoke from HMS Ajax's guns add to the dynamic and thrilling atmosphere of the competition. This photograph is a testament to the naval prowess and spirit of camaraderie among the British Royal Navy fleet during the 1920s.
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