1918 Print Sailors Ship Voyage River Wire Blockade WWI ORIGINAL HISTORIC ILW2

This is an original 1918 halftone print of the American sailor crew of the Monongahela ship from San Francisco as they are launching on a seven-month sea voyage. The lower image shows British troops putting wire in a tree fallen over a river to block enemy advancement.

CONDITION

This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Navy, naval, ship, mast, vessel, boat, sailing, Dalbeck, England, Allies, wartime, enemy, foe, defense, merchant, marine, Hun, trap, soldiers, WWI

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