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British Boarding Party alongside a German warship
British Boarding Party alongside a German warship, Scapa Flow, Orkney, 21st June 1919
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Media ID 32384140
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
21st Alongside Battleship Boarding Cruiser Flow Orkney Scapa Scuttling Sinking Warship 1919
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Experience history in a whole new way with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles. This captivating puzzle, featuring the iconic image "British Boarding Party alongside a German warship" from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to Scapa Flow, Orkney, on the 21st of June, 1919. Engage in an immersive puzzle-solving adventure as you piece together this intricate image of British sailors boarding a German warship in the aftermath of World War I. With stunning detail and vibrant colors, this puzzle is a must-have for history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Bring the past to life in your own home with Media Storehouse's high-quality jigsaw puzzles.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
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 vintage lantern slide depicts a dramatic moment in the aftermath of World War I, as a British boarding party approaches a German warship anchored in Scapa Flow, Orkney, on the 21st of June, 1919. The German High Seas Fleet, the largest navy in the world at the time, had been interned in the Scottish harbor since the end of the war, pending a decision on their future. In accordance with the Treaty of Versailles, the German ships were to be handed over to the Allied powers for disposal. However, on the 21st of June, the German sailors, under the command of Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, scuttled their own ships rather than surrender them. In this image, British sailors can be seen boarding a German cruiser, likely to take control of the vessel and prevent any further damage or sabotage. The British Navy, dressed in their Victorian and Edwardian uniforms, are shown with a sense of determination and resolve, as they carry out their duties in the aftermath of the unexpected turn of events. The German warship, with its damaged masts and pennants at half-mast, lies helplessly in the background. The scene is a poignant reminder of the end of an era, as the world adjusted to the new reality of a post-war world. This photograph, from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, offers a unique glimpse into history, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in the annals of naval warfare.
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