Poster Print : W Beach - Gallipoli - British Sailors attend a beach service
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W Beach - Gallipoli - British Sailors attend a beach service
Sailors from HMS Marlborough attending a service being held at Gallipoli - W Beach - looking towards Tekke Burnu (with wrecks of British light landing craft in the foreground). Date: 1923
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Media ID 14345273
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attend Attending Craft Dardanelles Gallipoli Landing Priest Sailors Wrecked Wrecks 1923
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Experience history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the poignant image of British sailors attending a beach service at Gallipoli's W Beach in 1923. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment of reflection and reverence as sailors from HMS Marlborough gather on the shores of the Aegean Sea. With the wrecks of British light landing craft in the foreground and Tekke Burnu in the distance, this powerful image transports you back in time to the aftermath of one of the most significant events in World War I history. Add this inspiring poster print to your collection and let the stories of the past come alive in your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.5cm (11.9" x 7.7")
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 photograph captures a poignant moment at W Beach, Gallipoli, in 1923. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Dardanelles, where ten years prior, the Allied forces had waged a brutal campaign during World War I. British sailors from HMS Marlborough are seen attending a beach service, led by a Greek Orthodox priest. The sailors, dressed in their uniforms, bow their heads in respect as they pay tribute to their fallen comrades. The wrecks of British light landing craft are visible in the foreground, serving as a stark reminder of the cost of war. The 1920s, a decade of recovery and reflection, saw many veterans return to the sites of their past battles to honor the memories of their fallen comrades. This photograph captures the solemnity and reverence of such a moment, as the sailors gather together to remember and pay their respects. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War, and the enduring impact it had on those who lived through it. The photograph, taken in 1923, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of reflection and remembrance. The image is a testament to the resilience of those who lived through the war, and the importance of remembering the past to honor the sacrifices made by so many.
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