Greetings Card : Last moments of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
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Last moments of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
The last moments of HMS Courageous after being torpedoed by a German U-boat: the crew abandoning ship in the failing evening light. The 22, 500-ton aircraft carrier listing to port and settling down by the bows. The crew lowering the lifeboats and throwing rafts and wooden objects into the water. Date: 1939
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Media ID 14133593
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Abandon Abandoning Atlantic Bows Carrier Courageous Crew Davis Dusk Lifeboats Listing Lowering Moments Rafts Rowing Sinking Submarine Throwing Torpedoed
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the poignant and historic range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design, "Last moments of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis," is a poignant reminder of bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. Taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this image captures the last moments of HMS Courageous as she is torpedoed by a German U-boat, with her crew bravely abandoning ship against the backdrop of the failing evening light. These beautifully crafted greeting cards are the perfect way to express deep emotions and sentiments, making them an ideal choice for anniversaries, remembrance days, or to offer comfort and support during difficult times. Each card is expertly printed on high-quality paper, ensuring a vivid and lasting impression. Give the gift of history and emotion with the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards.
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
In the fading evening light of September 17, 1939, the HMS Courageous, a 22,500-ton British aircraft carrier, met its tragic end in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The scene captured in this haunting photograph by renowned war artist G.H. Davis shows the last moments of the valiant vessel as it lists heavily to port and settles down by the bows after being hit by a German U-boat's torpedo. The crew, their faces etched with a mixture of fear and determination, are seen abandoning ship in haste. Lifeboats are being lowered, rafts and wooden objects thrown into the water, and rowing boats are being manned as the crew members prepare to face the uncertain future. The air is filled with the cacophony of chaos as the ship's siren wails in the background. The HMS Courageous, a proud symbol of the Royal Navy's transport fleet, had seen action during the Second World War's early days, taking part in the Battle of the Atlantic. However, on this fateful day, it became another grim statistic in the ongoing conflict. As the sun sets and the darkness envelops the scene, the crew's fate hangs in the balance, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime.
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