Metal Print : HMS Bruce, British flotilla leader and destroyers
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HMS Bruce, British flotilla leader and destroyers
HMS Bruce (D81), British Admiralty type (Scott class) flotilla leader, with W-class destroyers HMS Wild Swan (D62) and HMS Wishart (D67), at Wei Hai Wei, China. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 14170992
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Admiralty Bruce Destroyer Destroyers Flotilla Scott Swan Wild Wishart
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic HMS Bruce and her accompanying W-class destroyers, HMS Wild Swan and HMS Wishart. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the British flotilla leader and her escorts at Wei Hai Wei, China during the 1920s. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually impressive but also durable, adding a unique and modern touch to any space. Relive maritime history with this beautiful and timeless piece.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). 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 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 photograph captures the HMS Bruce, a British Flotilla Leader of the Admiralty Type (Scott Class), anchored at Wei Hai Wei, China during the 1920s. The HMS Bruce, with the pennant number D81, is accompanied by two W-class destroyers, HMS Wild Swan (D62) and HMS Wishart (D67), all proudly displaying the White Ensign of the British Royal Navy. The HMS Bruce, named after Sir David Bruce, a Scottish naval officer, was a formidable vessel for her time. Commissioned in 1919, she was the first of the Scott class of Flotilla Leaders, designed to lead and coordinate the actions of a flotilla of destroyers. Her advanced features included a powerful armament of four 4.7-inch guns and four torpedo tubes. The two W-class destroyers, HMS Wild Swan and HMS Wishart, were also integral parts of the British naval presence in the Far East. Commissioned in 1919 and 1920 respectively, they were armed with a main battery of four 4.7-inch guns and were capable of impressive speeds of up to 36 knots. The photograph was taken at Wei Hai Wei, a strategic port city in northern China, which was a significant British trading post during the early 20th century. The presence of these British warships in the region was a testament to the British Empire's maritime power and global influence during the 1920s. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the British Royal Navy and its role in the Far East during the interwar period. It provides a unique insight into the design, capabilities, and deployment of British naval vessels during this time and serves as a reminder of the rich maritime heritage of the British Empire.
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