1922 Rotogravure World War I Scapa Flow German Destroyers Naval Warfare Wartime

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the sinking of surrendered German ships at Scapa Flow. Scapa Flow is the surrounding water body of the Orkney Islands of Scotland, United Kingdom. The caption to the bottom image writes, "One of the German destroyers at Scapa Flow that had drifted on top of a sunken vessel and rested there. Some of these were salvaged, but all the larger vessels sank. The hoisting of a red flag at noon was the signal for scuttling the ships. The seacocks were opened and as the great vessels gradually sank the crews took to the boats and rowed to the land."

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15.25 inches; 25 x 39 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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