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Poster Print : SS Saxon off Gibraltar, WW1

SS Saxon off Gibraltar, WW1



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SS Saxon off Gibraltar, WW1

The British SS Saxon, a cruise ship used for transporting troops during the First World War, seen here off Gibraltar on the way to Egypt. Date: spring 1917

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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

"Step back in time with our stunning SS Saxon Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, taken off the coast of Gibraltar in spring 1917, captures the British SS Saxon, a cruise ship repurposed for transporting troops during World War I. With its distinctive red hull and White Ensign flying proudly, the SS Saxon sails towards Egypt, leaving a wake of history in its trail. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a piece of World War I maritime history into your home or office. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online."

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 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 Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the SS Saxon, a British cruise ship repurposed as a troop transport vessel during the First World War, making its way through the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Gibraltar in the spring of 1917. The ship, which was originally designed for luxury cruises, now bore the heavy burden of transporting soldiers and essential supplies to the war-torn lands of Egypt. The men on deck, dressed in their military uniforms and donning life jackets, gaze out at the horizon with a mix of anticipation and apprehension. The ship's deck is filled with the sights and sounds of war, a stark contrast to the peaceful voyages it once hosted. The SS Saxon, a symbol of opulence and leisure just a few years prior, now served as a vital link in the chain of logistics that kept the Allied forces in the Middle East supplied and fortified. The waters of the Mediterranean, once a playground for the wealthy, now served as a battleground for the forces of the world. The ship's journey through these waters was a testament to the adaptability and resilience of the British people during the Great War. The SS Saxon's transformation from a cruise liner to a troop transport ship was a reminder that in times of war, even the most luxurious of vessels could be called upon to serve a greater purpose. This powerful image, taken in the spring of 1917, stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the remarkable ability of humanity to adapt and overcome even the most challenging of circumstances.

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