Photo Mug : HMS Renown
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HMS Renown
The Battlecruiser HMS Renown passing the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in the 1930s Date: 1930s
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Battlecruiser Carrier Carriers Cruiser Cruisers Eagle Malta Renown
Photo Mug
Bring a piece of maritime history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an iconic image of HMS Renown passing HMS Eagle in Malta's Grand Harbour during the 1930s, these mugs showcase the rich detail and vibrant colors of this historic moment. Perfect for naval enthusiasts and history buffs, each mug holds your favorite beverage while adding a touch of nostalgia to your day. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Battlecruiser HMS Renown (left) gracefully passes the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle as they enter the Grand Harbour in the Mediterranean island nation of Malta during the 1930s. The thirties, a decade marked by political and economic instability, saw the expansion of the British Royal Navy's presence in the region to safeguard its interests and maintain the balance of power. The HMS Renown, a powerful and iconic warship of the Royal Navy, was the flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet from 1930 to 1932. With a displacement of over 27,000 tons and armed with eight 15-inch guns, she was one of the largest and most formidable battlecruisers of her time. Her sleek lines and imposing presence are on full display in this image, as she sails majestically towards the safety of the harbor. In contrast, the HMS Eagle, an early aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, is anchored in the harbor, her flight deck adorned with biplanes and seaplanes. The carrier, commissioned in 1918, was the first purpose-built aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy and played a crucial role in the defense of the Mediterranean during the interwar period. The Grand Harbour of Valletta, Malta, serves as the picturesque backdrop to this scene, with its historic fortifications and colorful buildings reflecting in the calm waters. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, as two iconic vessels of the Royal Navy make their way into the harbor, symbolizing the strength and might of the British Empire during the 1930s.
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