Description: Old Reliable - HMT Olympic Canvas Shadowbox by Artist Craig Tinder This Limited Edition Fine Art Print autographed by Artist Craig Tinder depicts "Old Reliable" - the nickname for the RMS Titanic's sister-ship, the Olympic, while in pursuit of her would be attacker, the German U-Boat U-103 on 12 May 1918. Canvas size: 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) Limited to ONLY 30 Prints Additional sizes available in our Store These limited edition art pieces include a fragment of RMS Olympic's pitch pine deck relic. The 18"x12" option is gallery-wrapped (without a frame) and is ready to hang. Each print includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity and Artist Craig Tinder's signature. The Story Behind the Print: 12 May 1918, HMT Olympic, known as “Old Reliable”, was taken out of luxury liner service to provide transatlantic troop transport. Freshly camouflaged and carrying thousands of American Troops, she was the largest ship pressed into service at the time. That morning, she was shadowed by the German U-boat, U-103. As the U-boat prepared for a stern torpedo shot, Olympic hit the U-boat with her deck gun. With the submarine immobilized, the Olympic continued the attack and the 46,000 ton ship rammed U-103. “Old Reliable’s” propellers cut through the hull of U-103, sinking her within minutes. U-103 was the only warship sunk by a passenger merchant vessel in World War I. About the Relic: In 1935, the Olympic met a heartbreaking fate in the scrapyard, but her legacy lives on through the remarkable relics that have been passed down through history. Now, you have the opportunity to own a truly unique piece of the past as each art piece includes an original pitch pine wood deck fragment from the legendary ship itself. This one-of-a-kind relic was sourced from the Haltwhistle Paint Factory in 2004, where much of the ship's deck was repurposed as office floorboards, and now it can be yours to cherish forever. We acquired these deck pieces directly from K. Jackson, the former facilities contractor at the Smith & Walton Haltwhistle Paint factory. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with this stunning art piece that embodies the grandeur and nostalgia of the RMS Olympic. Appreciate the Art - Learn their Story - Feel the History This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide! *International Customers: Please contact us prior to ordering so we can accurately determine the shipping costs and send you an accurate invoice.
Price: 134.99 USD
Location: Winter Garden, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-15T20:25:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15.8 USD
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