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Fine Art Print : WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
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WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. On the 5th June 1915, U-14 was disabled by gunfire from armed British trawler, Oceanic II, and sunk off Peterhead at position. Date: 1915
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This powerful image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in World War I history: the ramming of German submarine U-14 by the British steam trawler, Oceanic II. Witness the raw emotion and intensity of the battle as these two vessels collide, frozen in time. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring a piece of historical drama into your home or office.
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 30.4cm (21" x 12")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intense and dangerous encounters between German U-boats and Allied naval forces during World War I. In the foreground, the disabled SM U-14 lies submerged in the cold North Sea waters off the coast of Peterhead, Scotland. The U-boat, one of 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy during the conflict, was rammed and sunk on the 5th of June, 1915. The relentless pursuit of the U-14 by the British steam trawler, Oceanic II, is evident in the destruction and chaos surrounding the submarine. The Oceanic II, a vital asset in the British naval forces, had engaged the U-14 with gunfire before delivering the final blow by ramming the submarine's conning tower. The courage and determination of the British sailors are palpable in this moment, as they successfully disabled the enemy submarine and protected their homeland from the threat of U-boat attacks. The crew of the U-14, having faced the harsh realities of life under the sea, were now forced to abandon their vessel and face the uncertainty of capture or death. The sinking of U-14 was a significant victory for the Allied forces and a reminder of the intense and often brutal nature of naval warfare during World War I. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by sailors on both sides during this global conflict.
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