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Framed 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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Destroyed Destruction Flow Postwar Scapa Scuttling Sinking 1919
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Add a piece of historic art to your home or office with our Framed Print of "Scuttling of German Fleet, Scapa Flow, 21 June 1919" by The John Barrett Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the momentous event of the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919. A poignant reminder of the end of the First World War, this framed print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. The high-quality print is expertly framed and sealed to preserve its beauty for years to come. Bring a piece of history into your space with this unique and captivating framed print.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
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 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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