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HMS Ark Royal, Royal Naval aircraft carrier, naval art prints of HMS Ark Royal in pursuit of the Bismarck and HMS Ark Royal in 1970 with Buccaneer jet aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm. Naval art prints by leading naval artists Brian Wood, Robert Taylor and Ivan Berryman.

HMS Ark Royal was built by Cammell Laird and launched on the 13th of April 1937. Displacement of 22,000 tons, had a top speed of 30.75 knots and carried 72 aircraft. HMS Ark Royal's complement was 1,575 men. She served in the home fleet and south Atlantic in 1939, Home fleet and Mediterranean 1940 and Force H 1941. on the 13th November 1941 she was torpedoed by U-81 in the western Mediterranean, and while under tow was lost the following day.

HMS Ark Royal and HMS Sheffield off the Mole, Gibraltar by Ivan Berryman Having played a vital part in the battle for the Mediterranean for over two years, HMS Ark Royal finally succumbed to a U-Boats torpedo in November 1941. She is shown here with a pair of Swordfish Mk1s of 821 Sqn ranged on the deck, passing the cruiser HMS Sheffield off the Mole, Gibraltar, earlier that same year.

HMS Ark Royal and HMS Sheffield off the Mole, Gibraltar by Ivan Berryman.

Having played a vital part in the battle for the Mediterranean for over two years, HMS Ark Royal finally succumbed to a U-Boats torpedo in November 1941. She is shown here with a pair of Swordfish Mk1s of 821 Sqn ranged on the deck, passing the cruiser HMS Sheffield off the Mole, Gibraltar, earlier that same year.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00


Limited edition of 5 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £150.00

Signed by Lieutenant Commander John William Jock Moffat RN.


Limited edition of 100 prints Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Lieutenant Commander John William Jock Moffat RN.


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00


Original painting by Ivan Berrryman. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £


Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 20cm). Price £2.00


**Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. (1 copy reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £85.00

ITEM CODE DHM1120

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HMS Ark Royal by Brian Wood.

HMS Ark Royal part of Force H along with the Battleship HMS Renown and Cruiser HMS Sheffield departs Gibraltar to take part in the search for the Bismarck in the Atlantic. During the hunt HMS Ark Royal, Swordfish mistakenly attack the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Sheffiled. Fortunately, the torpedoes were not primed properly and crusier recieived no major damage. Spotter planes from HMS Ark Royal eventually found the Bismarck. and a attack commenced, crippling the Bismarck's rudder. The damage sustained lead to the rest of the Royal Navy surface fleet catching up with the Bismarck and sinking her. HMS ark Royal returns to the mediteranean. later on 13 November 1941: While on her return to Gibraltar in company with the HMS Malaya, HMS Argus, and HMS Hermione supported by Seven destroyers, HMSArk Royal is attacked by the U-81 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Guggenberger in the Mediterranean., and at 1541, a torpedo strikes the starboard side and the ship immediately takes a 10º list. within 20 minutes this list has increased to 18 degrees and Captain Maund orders all only essential crew to remain aboard with the rest of the crew to abandon ship. Destroyer HMS Legion under the command of Commander R. S. Jessel comes alongside and takes most of her crew on board, leaving 250 crew and t Captain Maund to try and save the ship but they have to also abndon ship, and just 14 hours after the torpedo strike HMS Ark Royal rolls over and sinks. from the entire crew their was only only one fatality,Able Seaman E. Mitchell was killed.

Signed edition. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £68.00


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Lieutenant Commander John William Jock Moffat RN.


Unsigned edition. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £51.00


Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £37.00


Unsigned edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00


Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00


Original painting by Brian Wood. . Price £2800.00

ITEM CODE DHM0439

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xdhm2140.JPG (69154 bytes) Launch Against the Bismarck by Robert Taylor

Royal Navy Swordfish torpedo aircraft launch from the deck of HMS Ark Royal in a heavy swell, to make their decisive attack against the battleship Bismarck, May 26 1941.

Signed limited edition of 500prints. Print serial number DHM2140. Image size 34" x 26". Print price £110.  sold out

 

 

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