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Hawkins defeated by the Spanish
Defeat of the British, under Sir John Hawkins, by the Spanish at San Juan de Ulloa. A British ship is on fire, sinking, as men abandon ship and cling to debris. Date: 1568
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Attack Defeat Hawkins Juan Sinks Ulloa Warfare
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Experience the rich history of the past with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "Defeat of the British, under Sir John Hawkins, by the Spanish at San Juan de Ulloa," is a powerful reminder of the historic clash between British and Spanish forces in 1568. Witness the intensity of the battle as a British ship goes up in flames, with men desperately clinging to debris in the water. Add this beautifully detailed, Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. With our high-quality framing options, this print is sure to be a conversation starter and a treasured addition to any space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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 image captures the decisive moment of the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa, marking the defeat of Sir John Hawkins and the British Navy at the hands of the Spanish in 1568. The photograph, taken from a historical print, depicts the aftermath of the naval clash as a British ship, engulfed in flames, sinks into the Caribbean Sea. Men in desperate attempts to save themselves cling to debris and abandoning ship. Sir John Hawkins, an English sea captain and privateer, had led a fleet of five ships on a mission to raid Spanish ports and seize treasure. However, they were intercepted off the coast of Mexico by a larger Spanish fleet under the command of Don Alonso de Estrada. The ensuing battle lasted for several hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The defeat of Hawkins' fleet was a significant turning point in the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604), as it demonstrated the Spanish military superiority on the seas. The Spanish victory not only prevented further British raids on their American colonies but also allowed them to strengthen their naval defenses. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the intense and often brutal nature of early modern warfare, where the stakes were high, and the consequences of defeat could be severe. The defeat of Sir John Hawkins and his fleet at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa is a pivotal moment in the history of naval warfare and Anglo-Spanish relations.
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