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Poster Print : Scuttling of German Fleet, Scapa Flow, 21 June 1919
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Scuttling of German Fleet, Scapa Flow, 21 June 1919
The scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919, after the First World War.
1919
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Media ID 23150708
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans
Destroyed Destruction Flow Postwar Scapa Scuttling Sinking 1919
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical poster prints from The John Barrett Collection, exclusively available at Media Storehouse. Witness the dramatic events of 21 June 1919 with this powerful image of the Scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic photograph vividly portrays the moment when the German Navy, in compliance with the Treaty of Versailles, deliberately sank their own ships to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Allies. Add this essential piece of history to your wall and ignite intriguing conversations with its striking visuals and rich narrative.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of one of the most significant maritime events of the 20th century: the scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919. Following Germany's defeat in World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet. The ships were to be handed over to the Allied powers for disposal, but on the morning of 21 June, under the command of Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, the German sailors secretly scuttled their own ships rather than see them fall into enemy hands. In this image, we see the remnants of the once-mighty German Navy, now lying wrecked on the seabed of Scapa Flow. The ships, a mix of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, are shown in various stages of sinking, some already completely submerged, while others are still listing precariously. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with debris and smoke rising from the water. The scuttling of the German Fleet marked the end of an era and had far-reaching consequences. It signaled the end of the German Navy as a major naval power and helped to shape the post-war world order. The event also had a profound impact on the people of Orkney, where Scapa Flow is located, as the influx of ships and sailors brought about significant economic and social changes to the islands. This photograph, taken from The John Barrett Collection, provides a haunting reminder of the scale of the destruction and the end of an era in world history.
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