Antique
naval art prints of HMS Invincible and HMS Inflexible by W L Wyllie,
published 1918 by Cassel & Co. in Sea Fights of the Great War
series.
HMS
Invincible was attached to the 1st Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet at the end
of 1908. At the Falkland Islands on 8th December 1914 HMS Invincible and
HMS Inflexible destroyed Admiral von Spee's Cruiser Squadron, including
Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. HMS Indomitable assisted HMS Lion after the
battle of Dogger Bank in 1915. HMS Inflexible took part in the Dardanelles
operations in 1915 but was mined and badly damaged needing 3 months of
repairs. All three ships were present at the battle of Jutland, HMS
Invincible blew up and sank after a hit from Lutzow with the loss of 1,026
crew. The two surviving ships were eventually scrapped on 1st December
1921.
Displacement:
28,500 without bulges, 30,100 Speed: 21.0 knots Compliment: 780-800
Armament:
Eight 12-inch guns in pairs and sixteen 4 -inch guns. One 3 inch
anti aircraft gun in 1915 and from 1916 two 4 inch Anti Aircraft Guns.
Invincible and Inflexible in Chase of Von Spees Squadron by W L Wyllie.
Three copies available
Item Code : WY0013
Invincible and Inflexible in Chase of Von Spees Squadron by W L Wyllie. - Editions Available
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Small print from the collection of antique naval book plates of naval water colours by W L Wyllie, published 1918 by Cassel & Company. Full Item Details
Paper size 9.5 inches x 7 inches (24cm x 17cm)
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£20.00
The Gneisenaus desperate fight with the British battle cruisers Invincible and Inflexible.
When the Scharnhorst had been disposed of, there still remained the Gneisenau to contend with. Though her condition was almost as terrible as that of her sister ship, she continued a determined but ineffectual effort to fight the two battle cruisers Invincible and Inflexible. At half past five, when barely able to move, she headed towards the flagship, and it was thought that her guns had all been silenced. Admiral Sturdee at once gave the order for his ships to cease-fire. Before the order could be signalled, however, the Gneisenau opened fire again, and continued firing at intervals from the only gun remaining intact. But at six oclock she turned over, and in less than a minute sank to the bottom of the sea.
Item Code : DTE0495
The Gneisenaus desperate fight with the British battle cruisers Invincible and Inflexible. - Editions Available
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First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Full Item Details
Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm)
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HMS Invincible - The Dawn of Jutland by Anthony Saunders.
The Battle of Jutland took place on 31st May 1916. It was the largest clash of battleships in history, over 250 ships from the Grand Fleet and the German High Sea Fleet took part. But both fleets struggled to gain supremacy in difficult conditions. The battle started well for HMS Invincible, together with Inflexible and Indomitable she formed part of the 3rd Battlecruiser Squadron under Admiral Hood. She scored eight direct hits on Lutzow which caused the German ship to withdraw from the battle and eventually sink. HMS Invincibles luck finally ran out when she was hit on the midships Q turret, the eventual explosion causing the ship to sink in two halves. Here Invincible is seen prior to the battle from HMS Nestor, one of the destroyer escorts of the 13th Flotilla.
Item Code : DHM1573
HMS Invincible - The Dawn of Jutland by Anthony Saunders. - Editions Available
Invincible and Inflexible Steaming Out of Port Stanley by W L Wyllie.
Two copies available
Item Code : WY0012
Invincible and Inflexible Steaming Out of Port Stanley by W L Wyllie. - Editions Available
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Small print from the collection of antique naval book plates of naval water colours by W L Wyllie, published 1918 by Cassel & Company. Full Item Details
HMS Captain at the Battle of Cape St Vincent by Ivan Berryman (P) Half Price - £5250.00
Dawn Rendezvous by Anthony Saunders. Half Price - £50.00
HMS Carmania sinking the German armed liner SS Cap Trafalgar off Ilha da Trindade, South Atlantic. 14th September 1914. By Ivan Berryman. (AP) Half Price - £25.00
Queen Mary at Southampton by Ivan Berryman. Half Price - £50.00
