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Photographic Print : HMS Lion hit, Battle of Jutland, WW1
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HMS Lion hit, Battle of Jutland, WW1
Scene during the Battle of Jutland, in the North Sea near Denmark, during the First World War, showing the British battlecruiser HMS Lion being hit on the Q turret, with 13th Flotilla torpedo boat destroyers working ahead to attack the enemy ships. Date: 31 May 1916
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13th Battlecruiser Cruiser Cruisers Denmark Destroyer Flotilla Horizon Jutland Lion Torpedo Turret War Time Ww 1
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the iconic image of HMS Lion during the Battle of Jutland. Witness the historical moment as the British battlecruiser takes a hit on its Q turret in this evocative, rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for history enthusiasts, museums, or personal collections, our high-quality prints bring the past to life, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of the First World War at sea.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 19cm (10" x 7.5")
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) orientation to match the source image.
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In the vast expanse of the North Sea, near the Danish coast, the scene unfolds of one of the most significant naval battles in history: the Battle of Jutland during the First World War on May 31, 1916. This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the battle as the British battlecruiser HMS Lion, proudly flying the White Ensign, takes a direct hit on its Q turret. The impact sends a plume of thick, black smoke billowing from the stricken vessel, a stark reminder of the brutal force of the weapons unleashed during this epic clash. Amidst the turmoil, 13th Flotilla torpedo boat destroyers can be seen working diligently ahead, their silhouettes stark against the horizon. Their mission was to attack the enemy ships, providing crucial support for the larger cruisers and battlecruisers like HMS Lion. The determined crews of these small but agile vessels braved the treacherous waters, risking their lives to turn the tide of the battle. The Battle of Jutland was a pivotal moment in the First World War, with both the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet engaging in a fierce and hard-fought battle. The outcome was inconclusive, with neither side achieving a decisive victory. However, the battle marked the last major sortie of the German High Seas Fleet into the North Sea and effectively ended their attempts to challenge the British naval supremacy. This powerful image encapsulates the raw emotion and intensity of the battle, offering a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War.
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