Photo Mug : Five naval colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
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Five naval colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Five naval colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2.
1943
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Media ID 14385512
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1943 Caps Coats Cold Colleagues Flow Isle Jetty Margaret Orkney Path Pathway Peaked Personal Scapa Woodyear Wrns Base
Photo Mug
Bring a piece of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring five naval colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, during World War II. This vintage image from Mary Evans Picture Library, taken in 1943, showcases the camaraderie and bravery of the British naval forces at the main base of Scapa Flow. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your cherished memory lasts. Perfect for a colleague, friend, or as a gift for yourself, this mug is not only a functional and stylish addition to your kitchen but also a conversation starter. Order yours today and relive the past with every sip!
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 photograph, five naval colleagues stand together on a jetty at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, during the tumultuous year of 1943. The Isle of Hoy, located in the northernmost part of the Orkney Islands, was the site of the main naval base for the British fleet during World War II, with Scapa Flow serving as the primary anchorage. The cold and unforgiving North Sea waters surrounding the island provided a stark backdrop to the daily lives of the men and women who served there. The five naval personnel, dressed in their uniforms and donning peaked caps, exude a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. Two of the men, with their arms around each other's shoulders, smile warmly at the camera, while the other three maintain a more serious expression. A woman, wearing a coat and scarf, stands among them, her presence a reminder of the vital role the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) played in supporting the war effort. The path leading away from the jetty, lined with rocks and pebbles, stretches into the distance, hinting at the vast expanse of the sea beyond. The water, dotted with the masts of ships anchored in the harbor, reflects the moody sky above, adding to the sense of isolation and resilience that defined life in this remote outpost during wartime. This photograph, captured in the early 1940s, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these five naval colleagues, their shared experiences, and the unique bond that was forged amid the challenges and hardships of their wartime service at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney.
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