1905 Print Medway Chatham Dockyard Kent Navy Torpedo Defense William Wyllie Art

This is an original 1905 color print of a painting by William Lionel Wyllie of the boom set up across Medway to protect Chatham Dockyard from potential torpedo attack in the late 1800s. With tensions building globally, England had considered the dockyard to be reasonably safe until daring Lord Charles Beresford set about proving that it was vulnerable to an underwater attack at night. At the risk of his own life, he reached the dockyard in a torpedo boat under the cover of darkness and heavy fog. After the navy had gotten over their shame of not listening to his warnings, they set up the boom to avoid any unpleasant underwater visitors. CONDITIONThis 106+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No Creases. No Natural Defects. No Surface Rub. No Tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Color Print; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 5 inches; 20 x 13 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protecti