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HMS Shikari in naval art print, HMS
Shikari is shown during the Dunklirk evacuation in this superb naval art
print by Ivan Berryman. The Royal naval old
destroyer R and S class . Destroyer website dedicated to the history of
HMS Skate, HMS Sabre, HMS Saladin, HMS Sadonyx, HMS Scimitar, HMS Scout,
HMS Shikari, HMS Stronghold, HMS Sturdy, HMS Tenedos, HMS Thanet and HMS
Thracian from their launch to their participation in major wars .
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| Dunkirk by Ivan Berryman. Between 24th may and 4th June 1940 an extraordinary armada of craft, large and small, naval and civilian, embarked on one of the greatest rescue missions in history. the evacuation of 330,000 British and French troops from the beaches of Dunkirk in northern France. the destroyer HMS Shikari dominates the foreground here as troops pour onto the beaches and harbour moles in search of salvation. MTB are seen picking up troops and taking them to ships further out including MTB102. Also shown is a paddle steamer with very shallow draft taking on troops close to the beach and in the distance HMS Grafton can be seen taking troops from the mole. She was lost later during the evacuation. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 25 inches (43cm x 64cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 25 inches (43cm x 64cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 40 inches (76cm x 102cm). Price £690.00
Original painting by Ivan Berryman. Image size 30 inches x 40 inches (76cm x 102cm). Price £5000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1317 |
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Displacement: 905 tons. Speed 36 Knots, Compliment: 90 Armament: One 4in. One 3in. AA, Eight 5in. AA, 2 x 4 20mm AA, 2/4 x 1 guns. Two 4in, One 2pdr AA guns.
Dunkirk by Ivan Berryman Between 24th may and 4th June 1940 an extraordinary armada of craft, large and small, naval and civilian, embarked on one of the greatest rescue missions in history. the evacuation of 330,000 British and French troops from the beaches of Dunkirk in northern France. the destroyer HMS Shikari dominates the foreground here as troops pour onto the beaches and harbour moles in search of salvation. MTB are seen picking up troops and taking them to ships further out including MTB102. Also shown is a paddle steamer with very shallow draft taking on troops close to the beach and in the distance HMS Grafton can be seen taking troops from the mole. She was lost later during the evacuation. |
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