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Fine Art Print : Scuttling of German Fleet, Scapa Flow, 21 June 1919
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Scuttling of German Fleet, Scapa Flow, 21 June 1919
The scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919, after the First World War.
1919
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© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans
Destroyed Destruction Flow Postwar Scapa Scuttling Sinking 1919
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment of the Scuttling of German Fleet at Scapa Flow, 21 June 1919, with this stunning fine art print from The John Barrett Collection, available exclusively through Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the aftermath of the First World War, as the German High Seas Fleet lies abandoned and sinking in the waters of Scapa Flow. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Bring history to life with this unique and captivating piece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of one of the most significant maritime events of the 20th century: the scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919. Following Germany's defeat in World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet. The ships were to be handed over to the Allied powers for disposal, but on the morning of 21 June, under the command of Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, the German sailors secretly scuttled their own ships rather than see them fall into enemy hands. In this image, we see the remnants of the once-mighty German Navy, now lying wrecked on the seabed of Scapa Flow. The ships, a mix of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, are shown in various stages of sinking, some already completely submerged, while others are still listing precariously. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with debris and smoke rising from the water. The scuttling of the German Fleet marked the end of an era and had far-reaching consequences. It signaled the end of the German Navy as a major naval power and helped to shape the post-war world order. The event also had a profound impact on the people of Orkney, where Scapa Flow is located, as the influx of ships and sailors brought about significant economic and social changes to the islands. This photograph, taken from The John Barrett Collection, provides a haunting reminder of the scale of the destruction and the end of an era in world history.
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