SKU-H0081399P-1
HMS Ready J223 Algerine Class Minesweeper 1947 Photo Print
HMS Ready (J223), a Royal Navy Algerine Class minesweeper, lies at anchor in 1947, with her port side towards the camera under a hazy, featureless sky. A gun mounting forward, an open bridge and a single funnel break the line of a long, low hull, with boats and floats in davits aft and the sweep deck behind them crowded with gear. She wears a jack forward and an ensign right aft, and only a light chop ruffles the water about her.
Ready was built by Harland and Wolff at Belfast, launched on 11 January 1943 and commissioned that May. On 29 December 1944 she took in tow the German midget submarine Biber 90, found 49 miles north east of Dover with its one man dead of carbon monoxide poisoning; the craft sank near the harbour entrance, was raised again and is now in the Imperial War Museum. She was taken out of service in 1948 and sold to Belgium in 1951, serving as Van Haverbeke (M902) until 1960.
You can read more about the history of HMS Ready HERE
This print is ideal for Algerine Class minesweeper crews, relatives of her wartime company and anyone following the early years of the Belgian Navy.
Product Details
- Image Taken: 1947
- Photographer: Unknown
- © Public Domain - Restored by Hampshire Prints
- Free UK Delivery
- Professional Lab Printing
- 5 Year Guarantee
- Award Winning Framing and Mounting
- Made to order in the UK
- High quality photo paper
- 6x4 Inches up to 46.8 x 33.1 Inches (A0)
- UL certified GREENGUARD GOLD inks
- Full print coverage
- Securely packed for safe transit
- Free UK delivery
EU Customer GPSR Information
- Features: Bright white paper 240gsm. Subtle pearl-like texture, satin finish. Giclée fine art photo print.
- Materials: Photo paper
- Age restriction: This product is made for adults
- EU warranty: 2-year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
- Eco properties: Water-based inks. Sustainably sourced paper or wood. Local fulfilment. Plastic-free. Vegan-friendly.
- GPSR manufacturer: Hampshire Prints Ltd
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Some images in our collection are over 100 years old. While we use advanced digital restoration techniques to enhance clarity and detail, certain prints may not match modern photography standards. We ensure every image is presented at the highest quality possible while preserving authenticity.
Framed Print Features
- Professional framing
- Strict quality control procedures
- Fine art Fuji photo paper
- 8 x 10 inches up to 30 x 20 inches image sizes
- UL certified GREENGUARD GOLD inks
- Premium acrylic glazing
- Framing and mounting by hand
- Securely packaged for safe transit
- Free UK delivery
Black Frame
A flat moulding that gives maximum impact, finished in an ash black effect.
- Width38mm (1.5″)
- Height20.5mm (0.8″)
- FinishPrinted
- MaterialPolycore
White Frame
A flat-faced moulding giving maximum impact, finished in a smooth, satin white.
- Width40mm (1.6″)
- Height26mm (1.0″)
- FinishFoiled
- MaterialPolycore
Silver Frame
Modern with a bright, brushed aluminium look and a gentle inward tilt.
- Width31.8mm (1.3″)
- Height28.6mm (1.1″)
- FinishFoiled
- MaterialRadiata Pine
Classic Frame
A traditional walnut-coloured frame inset with tasteful gold foiling.
- Width35mm (1.4″)
- Height20mm (0.8″)
- FinishStained
- MaterialWood
Hanging hardware included with every framed print.
Framing & Mounting
We provide a bright white mount as standard. If you prefer an alternative colour, please contact us. Depending on the print's size and orientation, we may occasionally need to adjust the mount's size or shape to ensure the best presentation.
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The final frame size and proportions may vary slightly based on the image ratio. Occasionally, frames may need to be a little taller or wider than the chosen size; however, they will never be smaller than the specified dimensions.
Your order will be crafted by award-winning framing technicians based in central England, with decades of combined experience. Using the finest FUJI professional photographic papers and premium materials, they ensure exceptional print and frame quality.
Our hand-picked craftsmen and women work with state-of-the-art printing and cutting equipment, yet every frame is still assembled by hand and subject to rigorous quality checks. Their dedication consistently results in outstanding work, appreciated by many returning customers.
- Made from sustainably sourced wood
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Please note: once your order enters production, changes cannot be made.
The sizes shown denote the size of the print before framing.
| Size | Inches | cm | Framing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 x 4 | 6 x 4 | 15.2 x 10.2 | ✗ |
| 7 x 5 | 7 x 5 | 17.8 x 12.7 | ✗ |
| A5 | 8.3 x 5.8 | 21.0 x 14.8 | ✗ |
| 10 x 8 | 10 x 8 | 25.4 x 20.3 | ✓ |
| A4 Most popular | 11.7 x 8.3 | 29.7 x 21.0 | ✓ |
| A3 | 16.5 x 11.7 | 42.0 x 29.7 | ✓ |
| 20 x 16 | 20 x 16 | 50.8 x 40.6 | ✓ |
| A2 | 23.4 x 16.5 | 59.4 x 42.0 | ✗ |
| 24 x 16 | 24 x 16 | 61.0 x 40.6 | ✓ |
| 30 x 20 | 30 x 20 | 76.2 x 50.8 | ✓ |
| A1 | 33.1 x 23.4 | 84.1 x 59.4 | ✗ |
| 36 x 24 | 36 x 24 | 91.4 x 61.0 | ✗ |
| A0 | 46.8 x 33.1 | 118.9 x 84.1 | ✗ |
✓ available framed or as a print · ✗ print only
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