The most comprehensive set of Fine Art prints of the Bismarck available.  Part of the superb range of Naval art prints published and supplied by Cranston Fine Arts' naval art department. The Bismarck Built by Blohm und Voss of Hamburg and launched on the 14th February 1939,  The Bismarck spent the following 18 months fitting out, and receiving  of main Officers. On the 24th of August 1940 the Bismarck was handed over to the German navy The main Officers of the Bismarck were. the Captain. Ernst Lindemann Gunnery Commander. Commander Adalbert Schneider Chief Engineer Commander Walter Lehmann Damage Control Officer Captain Gerhard Junack Navigating Officer Commander Wolf Neuendorff Executive Officer Commander Hans Ols Specifications of the the Battleship Bismarck. Armament: eight 15-inch Guns and 12 6-inch Guns. with a secondary armament of 16 40-inch guns and 16 1.5inch AA Guns.  Speed 30 Knots  Compliment of 2,400  Dimensions Length. 823.5 feet.  Width 118 feet  Height 29.5 feet  Displacement 41,700 tonnes. Bismarck at Hamburg by Ivan Berryman  Bismarck, now complete and newly painted in full Baltic camouflage, returns to Hamburg for the last time as the harsh winter of 1940/41 relents and the pride of the German Kriegsmarine prepares for real action. In the distance, the pre-Dreadnought Schleswig-Holstein awaits her next commission, the old ship alternating between vital ice-breaker and air defence duties at this time. Bismarck Replies to HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman  The mighty Bismarck returns fire to the fast-approaching HMS Hood a the start of a battle that would see both adversaries tragically sunk.

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Bismarck at Hamburg by Ivan Berryman. Bismarck, now complete and newly painted in full Baltic camouflage, returns to Hamburg for the last time as the harsh winter of 1940/41 relents and the pride of the German Kriegsmarine prepares for real action. In the distance, the pre-Dreadnought Schleswig-Holstein awaits her next commission, the old ship alternating between vital ice-breaker and air defence duties at this time. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £135.00 Signature Presentation edition of 5 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £350.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Unteroffizier Heinrich Kuhnt (deceased), Matrosengefreiter Willi Treinis (deceased) and Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Otto Peters signature edition of 100 prints (Nos. 51 - 150) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £555.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £370.00 **Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (3 reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £55.00 ITEM CODE DHM1180 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £180 Buy With This For Only : £180

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Bismarck Replies to HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman. The mighty Bismarck returns fire to the fast-approaching HMS Hood a the start of a battle that would see both adversaries tragically sunk. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Alsen Presentation edition of 5 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £350.00 Features the mounted original signature of Signed by Matrosen Obgefreiter Wilhelm Alsen. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00 Original painting by Ivan Berryman. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £ Restricted edition of individually produced mugs, exclusively available from Cranston Fine Arts. - Single mug only. Standard size earthenware mug, produced in the UK.. Price £12.00 Limited Collectors Edition Stein. Stein size 6.5 inches (height) x 3.8 inches (base diameter) (17cm x 9.5cm). Price £26.00 ITEM CODE DHM1270 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £185 Buy With This For Only : £175

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Big brother little sister (Bismarck and Prinz Eugen ) By Randall Wilson. Bismarck and Prinz Eugen exiting the Denmark Strait before the historic encounter with HMS Hood. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £350.00 Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1267 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £185 Royal Navy Battleship Print Pack Item Price : £84

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Operation Rheinubung by Randall Wilson. Bismarck anchored at No.5 buoy takes on main armament ammo in Gottenhaven, before sailing to Norway and the Atlantic. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Walter Weintz signature edition of 10 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Otto Peters signature edition of 20 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Walter Weintz signature edition of 50 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Otto Peters signature edition of 30 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0710 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £185 Lone Wolf by Ivan Berryman. (P) Item Price : £850

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The Hunters by Randall Wilson. The mighty German battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz operated together for only 6 hours on the 18th May 1941.   Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £ Walter Weintz signature edition of 40 prints from the edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Walter Weintz signature edition of 50 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Otto Peters signature edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £140.00 Signed by Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00 Original painting by Randall Wilson. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3400.00 Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM1284 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £185 Time to Move by Randall Wilson. Buy With This For Only : £180

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Breakout by Randall Wilson. The Bismarck is seen taking the lead from the Prinz Eugen on the breakout from Bergen May 1941.   Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Walter Weintz signature edition of 10 prints from the edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Walter Weintz signature edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Limited edition of 5 publishers proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £350.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Unteroffizier Heinrich Kuhnt (deceased), Matrosengefreiter Willi Treinis (deceased) and Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00 Special remarqued print from the signed limited edition. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £230.00 Special remarqued print from the signed limited edition. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £230.00 Special remarqued print from the signed limited edition. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £230.00 Special double-remarqued print from the signed limited edition. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £370.00 Special double-remarqued print from the artist proof edition. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £390.00 ITEM CODE DHM0729 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £160 Buy With This For Only : £185

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Battle of the Denmark Straits by Randall Wilson. With ssalvos landing close, the Bismarck with Prinz Eugen is shown loosing off the salvo that destroyed HMS Hood. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £60.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 5 publishers proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £250.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Unteroffizier Heinrich Kuhnt (deceased), Matrosengefreiter Willi Treinis (deceased) and Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00 Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0714 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details SAS Regiment Print Pack Item Price : £80 Lone Wolf by Ivan Berryman. (P) Item Price : £850

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Bismarck by Ivan Berryman. Fairey Swordfish I, L9726 4M of 818 Sqn, HMS Ark Royal pulls a tight, climbing turn through a hail of anti-aircraft fire as its torpedo strikes home, jamming the steering gear of the mighty Bismarck and setting in motion the beginning of her dramatic end. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Limited edition of 5 artist proofs, signed by John Moffat. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £165.00 Signature Presentation edition of 5 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £350.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Unteroffizier Heinrich Kuhnt (deceased), Matrosengefreiter Willi Treinis (deceased) and Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Limited edition of 300 prints, signed by John Moffat. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Limited edition of 10 remarques. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £335.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00 ITEM CODE DHM0933 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £160 Buy With This For Only : £155

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KMS Bismarck Returns Fire, May 24th, 1941 by Marii Chernev. A tribute by artist Marii Chernev, to the men of the Kriegsmarines most famous ship, the battleship KMS Bismarck and all the navy veterans who fought in the cold waters of the North Atlantic during World War II. The Bismarcks excellent gunnery, improved armour protection and greater speed all contributed to the sinking of the pride of the Royal Navy, HMS Hood. the defeat of the Hood led to the epic sea chase where the entire Royal Navys Home Fleet pulled out all the stops in an effort to avenge the Hood and sink the Bismarck. After an incredibly lucky torpedo hit on her steering gear by Swordfish torpedo planes from the carrier HMS Ark Royal, two battleships and two heavy cruisers of the Royal Navy caught up with the Bismarck on 27th May 1941. The resultant battle ranks as one of the greatest sea battles of all time. Of a crew of over 2200 able bodiedseamen, only 116 survived the momentous battle of 27th May 1941. The senior surviving officer was Burkard Baron von Mullenheim-Rechberg, the gunnery control commander. Limited edition of 300 prints signed by Marii Chernev and Berkard Baron Von Mellenheim-Rechberg (deceased), the sole surviving officer of the Bismarck. Image size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £180.00 Limited edition of 30 artist proofs. Image size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £230.00 Limited edition of 10 giclee canvas prints. Size 24 inches x 36 inches (61cm x 91cm). Price £ ITEM CODE DHM2208 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details DZ 9.00am by Ivan Berryman. (APB) Item Price : £320 Pack of 4 aircrew-signed Lancaster art prints. Item Price : £380

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Sink the Bismarck by Geoff Lea. Shows the action on 26th May 1941 by Swordfish from HMS Ark Royal on the German battleship Bismarck. Fresh from her triumphant encounter with HMS Hood, Bismarck was struck by Swordfishs torpedo which jammed her rudder and was finished off by the home fleet on 27th May 1941. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £79.80 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Limited edition of 20 artist proofs, signed by John Moffat. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £150.00 Limited edition of 80 prints, signed by John Moffat. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Original painting by Geoff Lea. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £2400.00 ITEM CODE DHM0267 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Buy With This For Only : £155 Coastal Command - Avro Anson Mk.I by Ivan Berryman. (B) Item Price : £300

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Death of the Bismarck by Brian Wood. The battered Bismarck fires its final salvos, during the last stage of the battle, 27th May 1941. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Otto Peters signature edition of 20 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Walter Weintz signature edition of 50 prints from the signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Walter Weintz (deceased). Otto Peters signature edition of 30 prints from the signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Maschinenobergefreiter Otto Peters. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00 ITEM CODE DHM0568 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Mark Churms Napoleonic Trade Pack Item Price : £480 Messerschmitt Bf.110G4b/R3 by Ivan Berryman. Item Price : £15

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HMS Eagle and HMS Albion by Ivan Berryman. HMS Eagle and the commando carrier HMS Albion during the withdrawal from Aden in November 1967. One of HMS Eagles Sea Vixen is passing overhead and RFA Stromness is at anchor in the distance. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 17cm). Price £24.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 17cm). Price £43.00 Original acrylic painting by Ivan Berryman. Image size 14 inches x 10 inches (36cm x 25cm). Price £450.00 ITEM CODE B0106 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details NTG03 - Task Force to Iraq by Ivan Berryman. Buy With This For Only : £42 Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Print Pack. Item Price : £84

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Bismarck Replies to HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman. The mighty Bismarck returns fire to the fast-approaching HMS Hood a the start of a battle that would see both adversaries tragically sunk. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £24.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £43.00 Alsen Presentation edition of 5 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £220.00 Features the mounted original signature of Signed by Matrosen Obgefreiter Wilhelm Alsen. ITEM CODE B0116 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Heer Grenadiers - Operation Citadel, July 1943 by Chris Collingwood. Item Price : £150 Pack of 4 aircrew-signed Lancaster art prints. Item Price : £380

Big brother little sister (Bismarck and Prinz Eugen ) By Randall Wilson   Bismarck and Prinz Eugen exiting the Denmark Straits    At 0555 hrs, after being fired upon for over 3 minutes without a reply, the Bismarck unleashed her first salvo against the British Battlecruiser HMS Hood.  The first salvo fell short, however the Prinz Eugen's fire scored hits along the mainmast of the Hood that caused severe fires along her deck extending to her funnel. At 0600, the Hood and Prince of Wales commenced a 20 degree turn to port in order to bring their rear turrets around and place them into action.  At this time, at a range of 18,236 yards, the fifth salvo from the Bismarck found its mark.  At least one shell found its way through the armoured belt and exploded in the Hood's magazine.  The German observers onboard the Bismarck were awestruck by the enormity of the resultant explosion.  The Hood, the Mighty Hood, pride of the Royal Navy and for over 20 years the largest warship in the world split in two and sank in three minutes.  Of a crew of over 1,416 men, only three survived.  Immediately after the sinking of the Hood, Bismarck turned its attention to the HMS Prince of Wales.  Hitting the bridge of the Prince of Wales, Bismarck was clearly at the advantage in this engagement.  At 0603, the Prince of Wales initiated a smoke screen and retreated from combat.  At 0609, the Bismarck fired its final salvo. Due to damage from hits scored by the Prince of Wales, Bismarck found that a significant oil leak developed that severely impacted her ability to carry out its primary mission.  The resultant damage forced Admiral Lutzens to make a hard choice, continue the mission or return to a friendly port for necessary repairs.  Lutzens choice of sailing to the French port of St. Nazairre led to the greatest ship to ship engagement in World War II.  For the British, "Remember the Hood" became the battle cry of the Royal Navy.  The hunt for the Bismarck took a new and desperate tone.  They had to "Sink the Bismarck". Operation Rheinubung by Randall Wilson  Bismarck is shown anchored at no 5 buoy taking on main  armament ammo in Gottenhaven, she was to sail later for Norway then the Atlantic.  The Hunters by Randall Wilson  The mighty German battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz operated together for only 6 hours on the 18th May 1941.   Breakout by Randall Wilson  The Bismarck is seen taking the lead from the Prinz Eugen on the breakout from Bergen May 1941. Battle of the Denmark Straits by Randall Wilson  With salvos landing close! The Bismarck with Prinz Eugen is shown loosing off the salvo that destroyed HMS Hood. Bismarck by Ivan Berryman.  Fairey Swordfish I, L9726 4M of 818 Sqn, HMS Ark Royal pulls a tight, climbing turn through a hail of anti-aircraft fire as its torpedo strikes home, jamming the steering gear of the mighty Bismarck and setting in motion the beginning of her dramatic end. KMS Bismarck Returns Fire, May 24th, 1941 by Marii Chernev  signed by Marii Chernev and Berkard Baron Von Mellenheim-Rechberg, the sole surviving officer of the Bismarck. SINK THE BISMARCK BY GEOFF LEA Shows the action on 26th May 1941 by Swordfish from HMS Ark Royal on the German battleship Bismarck. Fresh from her triumphant encounter with HMS Hood, Bismarck was struck by Swordfishs torpedo which jammed her rudder and was finished off by the home fleet on 27th May 1941. Death of the Bismarck. by Brian Wood  The battered Bismarck fires its final salvos, during the last stage of the battle, 27th May 1941.