Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Graf Spee Warship on High Seas" Original Oil painting on Canvas Board.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 45c Battle of the River Plate 1939 Admiral Graf Spee stamp issued December 13, 1989.

Nine British merchant ships to her credit, the German pocket battleship Graf Spee was spotted by a faster British fleet of three cruisers on December 13, 1939. Graf Spee was an easy match for any one of the cruisers, but failed to defeat them together. After suffering extensive damage, she fled to the neutral harbor at Montevideo, Uruguay, with the British in pursuit. Believing himself trapped, the ever chivalrous Captain Hans Langsdorff buried his dead, released his prisoners and evacuated his crew. On Sunday, December 17, he scuttled the Graf Spee, then committed suicide.

Image Size: 11 x 17.5 in.
Overall Size: 14.25 x 20.25 in.
Unframed.
(B12265)

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