Battle of the Espero convoy. Part 4

Battle of the Espero convoy. Part 4

The destroyer Espero is sinking rapidly in a rough sea. Its stern is raised high into the air, exposing the rudder and propeller, whilst the bow is already submerged. Flames and smoke are engulfing the bridge. A lifeboat with survivors is visible on the left.

Label reads “10”; signed by the author; caption reads “(4) … l’Espero gravemente colpito, s’inchina paurosamente sù un fianco, e comincia il suo drama che doveva diventare leggendario nelle storie dei naufragi di guerra, quel drama, da cui 6 uomini soltanto, scamperanno per raccontarlo…”

Caption translates as: “(4)… The seriously damaged Espero listed heavily. Its tragedy, soon to become legendary in the tales of war castaways, begins. Only six men survived the tragedy to retell it…"

One tempera on paper, pasted on mount board

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