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HMS K17 Print and Clipped Signature Pack.
PCK2937. HMS K17 Print and Clipped Signature Pack. Clipped Signature and Print Pack.
Items in this pack :
Item #1 - Click to view individual item
DHM6784C. HMS K17 by Ivan Berryman. K17 was one of the unusual K-class submarines operating in the Royal Navy in World War One. This class were unusual in that they were powered by steam while operating on the surface to allow them the speed to keep up with the fleet. They were also unusual in their notorious poor fortune, gaining the nickname 'Kalamity Class'. None of the class ever successfully engaged with the enemy, and yet 6 were lost in accidents, including K17. Known as the 'Battle of May Island', a series of unfortunate collisions between submarines and surface vessels in the misty darkness of 31st January - 1st February 1918 saw both submarines K4 and K17 sunk, with several other vessels damaged. From a crew of 56, just 9 men escaped from K17 and just 8 survived the freezing waters. Here, K17 is shown cruising on the surface with funnels up in 1917. Special Collector's Item - The print numbered No.1 of a small publisher proof edition of 3 Image size 15 inches x 10.25 inches (38cm x 26.5cm). Paper Size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item
CLP2983. Clipped Signature - George Kimbell. Served aboard submarine K17 and survived what was known as the Battle of May Island - a series of collisions in misty darkness which left K class submarines K4 and K17 sunk, and several vessels damaged. One of only 8 survivors of the sinking of K17, by 1987 George was the last remaining crew member of the submarine.
Please note that this particular signature has been written in pen - not in pencil like most of our signatures.
Clipped signatures are usually obtained from prints or publications that have been signed in person. Often, signatures have been rescued - or clipped - from prints that have been damaged in another area. Clipped Signature.
Website Price: £ 205.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £240.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £35
All prices are displayed in British Pounds Sterling
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