Poster Print : HMS Amethyst, British sloop
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HMS Amethyst, British sloop
HMS Amethyst (F116), British modified Black Swan class sloop, seen here in the Suez Canal with spectators in the foreground. Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 14171020
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Amethyst Canal Deck Modified Sloop Spectators Suez Swan
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office with our stunning HMS Amethyst poster prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the British modified Black Swan class sloop, HMS Amethyst (F116), as it navigates the Suez Canal in the 1950s. With onlookers gathered along the banks, this poster transports you back in time. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for enhancing any space and igniting conversation about the rich history of the British Royal Navy. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious glossy or matte 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 84.6cm (20" x 33.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.6cm x 84.6cm (23.5" x 33.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the HMS Amethyst (F116), a modified Black Swan class sloop of the British Royal Navy, as it sails through the iconic Suez Canal during the 1950s. The vessel, adorned with its distinctive navy blue hull and white superstructure, cuts through the tranquil waters with an air of authority and elegance. Spectators line the shores of the canal, their curious gazes fixed on the magnificent ship as it passes by. The HMS Amethyst, commissioned in 1949, was a versatile and formidable vessel, capable of both anti-submarine and anti-aircraft warfare. Its sleek design and impressive capabilities made it a popular sight among naval enthusiasts and onlookers alike. The Suez Canal, an essential waterway for international maritime trade, served as a backdrop to this historic moment in the 1950s, when the British Navy continued to assert its presence in the Middle East. This photograph is a testament to the rich naval history of the era, offering a glimpse into a bygone age of maritime exploration and military might.
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