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Naval art prints of Prinz Eugen, German battle cruiser by
naval artist Ivan Berryman and Robert Taylor. Prinz Eugen shown with German destroyers and
Torpedo boats shelling Russian positions. Only artist proof prints remain,
available from Cranston Fine Arts.
The heavy Cruiser
Prinz Eugen, part of the Hipper class (second group.) it was
intended to have two sister ships Seydlitz and Lutzow both never
completed. The Prinz Eugen built at Germaniawerft at Kiel and
launched on the 22nd August 1936 and commissioned 1st August
1940. She accompanied the Bismarck on the Bismarck's breakout
into the Atlantic, but escaped, later she returned to the Atlantic with
the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau from breast to Germany. After Germany's
surrender the Prinze Eugen was ceded to the USA at the Potsdam agreement.
The Us Navy crew although trained by Kriegsmarine personnel, were unable
to maintain the Prinz Eugen's machinery and a complete breakdown occurred
with the ship needing to be towed the rest of the way to Pearl harbor. She
was used as a target in the A bomb tests. during operation Crossroads.
being the target in two tests, "Able" and
"Baker". The Prinz Eugen survived both tests without
structural damage but being contaminated. She was towed to Kwajalein and
decommissioned. On the 21st December due to damage she started to list,
unable to correct the situation the Prinz Eugen was towed to Enunuj
reef where she capsized and sank at position 167 Degrees 41 East and
8 degrees 44 south where she remains to this day.
Displacement:
16974 standard, fully loaded 19,050 tons. Speed: 32.5 knots
Compliment 1600
Armament
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Prinz Eugen by Ivan Berryman.
The heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen slips quietly through the waters of Kiel Harbour as one of her own Arado Ar.196s flies overhead. In the background, Bismarck, wearing her Baltic camouflage, is alongside taking on supplies.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £20.16
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £48.00
ITEM CODE B0206
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Prinz Eugen by Ivan Berryman.
The German Heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen is depicted in a quiet moment at Gotenhaven in April 1941 whilst engaged in exercises with her consort, the mighty Bismarck that would eventually lead to Operation Rheinubung,. Bismarck herself is alongside in the distance, where final preparations for their foray into the North sea and beyond are being made.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1242
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Offshore Bombardment by Robert Taylor
The Prinz Eugen, one of the finest and most famous ships in the German Navy, shelling Russian shore positions in Western Samland, the Baltic, January 1945 Earlier in the war The Prinz Eugen took part in the sinking of H.M.S. Hood and later the Channel Dash.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm) Sold out edition. Only one secondary market print available.. Price £200.00 Signed by Gunter Hielscher and Hans Henning von Schultz.
ITEM CODE DHM2117
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Prinz Eugen by Ivan
Berryman The German Heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen is depicted in a quiet moment
at Gotenhaven in April 1941 whilst engaged in exercises with her
consort, the mighty Bismarck that would eventually lead to Operation
Rheinubung,. Bismarck herself is alongside in the distance, where final
preparations for their foray into the North sea and beyond are being
made
Offshore Bombardment by Robert Taylor
Prinz Eugen in company with destroyers and torpedo boats shelling
Russian shore positions in Western Samland with her 8-inch guns.
Co signed by Kapitan zur See (captain) Hans-Henning von
Schultz. As Kapitanleuteutnant (Lt Commander) former Intelligence
Officer aboard Prinz Eugen - took part in various operations including the Channel breakthrough.
Korvettenkapitan (Corvette captain) (Engineer) Gunther
Heilscher.
Took part in Offshore Bombardment in 1945, former senior officer onboard
Prinz Eugen.
Prinz Eugen by Ivan Berryman
The heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen slips quietly through
the waters of Kiel Harbour as one of her own Arado Ar.196s flies
overhead. In the background, Bismarck, wearing her Baltic camouflage, is
alongside taking on supplies. |
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