Fine Art Print : HMS Marlborough - Inspection by First Lord of the Admiralty
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HMS Marlborough - Inspection by First Lord of the Admiralty
HMS Marlborough - Inspection by First Lord of the Admiralty. The March Past. HMS Marlborough was 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: 1923
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Media ID 14346249
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Admiralty Arrival Battleship Deck Duke Class Inspecting Inspection Inspects Iron Lined Marlborough Mediterranean Review Reviewing Senior 1923
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the British Royal Navy with our exquisite Fine Art Print of HMS Marlborough - Inspection by First Lord of the Admiralty, available in the Media Storehouse range. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the grandeur of HMS Marlborough during an inspection by the First Lord of the Admiralty. The Iron Duke-class battleship, named after the renowned Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, is a testament to naval power and engineering prowess. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to evoke a sense of history and tradition.
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 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
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
HMS Marlborough: An Inspection of Grandeur and Tradition by the First Lord of the Admiralty This evocative photograph captures a moment of pride and tradition in the history of the British Royal Navy. The Iron Duke-class battleship HMS Marlborough, named in honor of the renowned 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, is seen undergoing an inspection by the First Lord of the Admiralty, Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Madden, on its deck in 1923. Constructed at Devonport Royal Dockyard between January 1912 and June 1914, HMS Marlborough entered service just prior to the First World War. After the war, she was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet and played a significant role in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War in the Black Sea (1919-1920). Her presence was also felt during the Greco-Turkish War. The First Lord of the Admiralty, an essential figure in the British naval hierarchy, is seen reviewing the ship's senior officers and men, who are lined up on the deck in smart uniforms. The atmosphere is one of respect and discipline, as the officers await the inspection with poise and confidence. This tradition of inspections served to maintain the high standards of the Royal Navy and to ensure the readiness of its ships for duty. This photograph, taken in the 1920s, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and tradition of the British Royal Navy during a period of significant change and transition. The Iron Duke-class battleships, like HMS Marlborough, represented the pinnacle of naval power and engineering, and their continued presence in the Mediterranean Fleet underscored Britain's commitment to maintaining its global influence.
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