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Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour)
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Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour)
7341572 Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 34x46.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Charles Dixon
The 'Carmania', the first transatlantic liner to be fitted with turbines, was taken over by the navy as an armed merchant cruiser at the beginning of the First World War. In September 1914 she fought a duel in the South Atlantic against the German armed merchant cruiser 'Cap Trafalgar' which she sank. The watercolour is signed and dated 1923.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38510068
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This watercolour print by Charles Edward Dixon depicts the dramatic naval battle between the British ship 'Carmania' and the German vessel 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic on 14 September 1914. The intense confrontation between these two armed merchant cruisers during World War I is brought to life through Dixon's skilled brushwork, capturing the chaos and destruction of war at sea.
The 'Carmania', with its innovative turbine engines, was repurposed as a naval vessel at the outbreak of war and engaged in a fierce duel against its German counterpart. In a display of bravery and firepower, the 'Carmania' ultimately emerged victorious, sinking the 'Cap Trafalgar' in a pivotal moment of maritime history.
Dixon's meticulous attention to detail in this watercolour painting transports viewers back to this historic event, showcasing not only the technological advancements of early 20th-century ships but also highlighting the human cost and sacrifice involved in naval warfare. The vivid colors and dynamic composition make this artwork a powerful reminder of the courage and valor displayed by sailors on both sides during this tumultuous period.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this piece serves as a poignant tribute to those who fought bravely at sea during one of history's most turbulent times.
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