Metal Print : Dunkirk, France - tugs sunk in the port, WW2
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Dunkirk, France - tugs sunk in the port, WW2
Dunkirk, France - tugs sunk in the port during WW2. Date: 1940-1945
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Media ID 14388056
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Damage Dunkerque Dunkirk List Quay Quayside Sinking Submerged Sunk Tugs
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Print of Dunkirk, France during World War II. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the poignant sight of sunken tugs in the port of Dunkirk from 1940-1945. Our high-quality metal prints are not just decorative pieces; they're a conversation starter and a reminder of historical events. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets and vibrant dyes, ensuring a long-lasting, eye-catching display. Add this powerful piece to your collection and relive the past in a whole new way.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the desolate scene of sunken tugs in the port of Dunkirk, France during World War II. The image, dated between 1940 and 1945, bears witness to the destructive power of war and the devastating impact it had on this historic European port city. The tugs, essential waterborne workhorses for transport and maneuvering ships in the harbor, lie listlessly in the water, their hulls submerged and battered. The quayside and surrounding buildings also display signs of damage, with debris scattered about and windows shattered. The once bustling port, now eerily quiet, speaks to the disruption and chaos caused by the conflict. Dunkirk, a vital strategic location for the Allies during the early stages of the war, became the site of a major evacuation operation in May 1940, known as Operation Dynamo. Thousands of soldiers were rescued from the beaches and brought to safety by a fleet of civilian and military boats, including tugs. However, the port itself suffered significant damage during the intense bombing raids and naval battles that took place during this time. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder of the destructive consequences of war and the resilience of those who endured it. The sunken tugs in the port of Dunkirk stand as a testament to the past, inviting us to reflect on the sacrifices made during the darkest days of the 20th century.
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