Greetings Card : HMS Falmouth, British light cruiser
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HMS Falmouth, British light cruiser
HMS Falmouth, British Town class light cruiser. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14170194
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a nautical touch to your greetings with our stunning HMS Falmouth card from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautifully detailed image of the British Town class light cruiser, circa 1910, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for sea lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this rights managed card is sure to make a lasting impression. Send a piece of maritime history with every message. Order now and let the adventure begin!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
HMS Falmouth: A Pride of the British Navy in the Early 20th Century This evocative photograph captures the HMS Falmouth, a Town Class light cruiser of the British Royal Navy, in her prime during the early 1910s. With a proud and majestic presence, the ship cuts through the tranquil waters, leaving a trail of ripples behind. The HMS Falmouth, named after the historic coastal town in Cornwall, England, was one of 16 Town Class cruisers built between 1907 and 1911. Measuring 137 meters in length and displacing approximately 5,500 tons, the HMS Falmouth was a formidable vessel of her time. Armed with a main battery of twelve 6-inch guns and a secondary battery of twelve 3-inch guns, she was a formidable force to be reckoned with. Her sleek design, with a distinctive funnel and tall, slender mast, made her a striking sight on the open sea. The Town Class cruisers, including the HMS Falmouth, were designed to provide a balance between speed, armament, and protection. They were intended to serve as scouting vessels, protecting the fleet from enemy threats and conducting independent operations. The class saw action in both World War I and World War II, with the HMS Falmouth herself taking part in the Battle of Heligoland Bight in 1914 and the Battle of the Atlantic in 1939. This photograph is a testament to the rich naval history of the British Royal Navy and the HMS Falmouth's significant role in it. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us back to a time when the sea was a battleground and the ships of the Royal Navy were the guardians of the realm.
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