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French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain)
French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain), during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1811-1812
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1810s 1811 1812 Enemy Peninsular Point Rocks Rough Rowing Stranded Valencia Vessels Waves Grau
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history to your greetings with our exclusive Media Storehouse card featuring the iconic image of French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao by Terry Parker. This stunning print, originally published between 1811 and 1812 during the Peninsular War, captures the moment of victory as Spanish and British forces successfully blockaded the enemy fleet. Impress your loved ones with this unique and historically significant greeting card, perfect for any occasion.
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.
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This evocative image captures the moment of triumph for the Spanish and British forces during the Peninsular War (1807-1814), as they watch the stranded French enemy ships off the Point of Grao (or Grau), the port of Valencia, Spain. Dating from the early 1810s, the photograph presents a striking tableau of naval warfare, with several vessels grounded on the rocks, their sails torn and masts broken, as they are battered by the rough waves. The French crews can be seen rowing desperately in small boats, attempting to reach the safety of deeper waters. The Spanish and British forces, victorious on the battlefield, look on with a mix of satisfaction and disbelief at the sight of their defeated adversaries. The Point of Grao, with its strategic location and sheltered harbor, had long been a target for naval forces during the Peninsular War, and this image offers a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of naval combat during this tumultuous period in European history.
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