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Framed Print of Launch of the Affondatore, iron-clad cupola frigate, built for the King of Italy at Millwall, 1865. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the Affondatore, iron-clad cupola frigate, built for the King of Italy at Millwall, [London], 1865....a large party of gentlemen, comprising many of the Italians of respectability living in London, were invited by the directors of the Millwall Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company to witness the launch...As her name (The Sinker) implies, she is intended to be used as a ram...The Italian Government have been anxious that she should be protected by armour of the very best quality of iron and make; and in order that they might be satisfied on that point, two experiments were made...The first of these was, by the permission of the War Office, conducted at Shoeburyness, and was particularly notable from the fact of this plate resisting steel shot at a distance of 200 yards, which, it is stated, is the first occasion on which a plate of 5 in. thick has been victorious over steel. The second experiment was conducted at Genoa by the Italian Government. The plate was subjected to twelve rounds from a 68-pounder at the extraordinary small range of 13 yards, after which merciless attack it did not show a single crack or fissure, and was considered by all competent judges to be the best result ever obtained'. From Illustrated London News, 1865. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38813427
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.3cm (9.6" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
