Description: Erling Gulbrandsen ( Norwegian, 1894-1971) Norwegian Motor Merchant . M/S Crux. Dimensions: 17 x 11 inches inclusive the frame. Description: Oil on canvas. Signed E. Guldbrandsen for Erling Gulbrandsen (1894-1971) A listed Norwegian seascape painter. The oil is titled Oslo and dates back to the late 1930s. Rare portrait of the famous Norwegian Motor Merchant, M/S Crux seen on high seas outside Oslo in Norway. The M/S Crux was on route to Madeira, Portugal when WW2 broke out and Norway was put under German occupation. Unable to return to Norway, she and her crew joined the allied forces in United Kingdom. On June 18,1940, she was carrying 6300 tons of fuel, when she was stuck by a torpedo from famous German submarine, U-A, Commanded by Fregattenkapitän Hans Cohausz. The M/S Crux sank in about 3 minutes, but luckily the crew was saved by the British D/S Brutus after spending a night on open sea. A very rare and interesting painting. Should belong to a museum. A certificate of authenticity will be included with this work. Erling Gulbrandsen (1894) The M/S Crux. Sunk by German U-boat in 1940. Rare! Click images to enlarge Description Erling Gulbrandsen ( Norwegian, 1894-1971) Norwegian Motor Merchant . M/S Crux. Dimensions: 17 x 11 inches inclusive the frame. Description: Oil on canvas. Signed E. Guldbrandsen for Erling Gulbrandsen (1894-1971) A listed Norwegian seascape painter. The oil is titled Oslo and dates back to the late 1930s. Rare portrait of the famous Norwegian Motor Merchant, M/S Crux seen on high seas outside Oslo in Norway. The M/S Crux was on route to Madeira, Portugal when WW2 broke out and Norway was put under German occupation. Unable to return to Norway, she and her crew joined the allied forces in United Kingdom. On June 18,1940, she was carrying 6300 tons of fuel, when she was stuck by a torpedo from famous German submarine, U-A, Commanded by Fregattenkapitän Hans Cohausz. The M/S Crux sank in about 3 minutes, but luckily the crew was saved by the British D/S Brutus after spending a night on open sea. A very rare and interesting painting. Should belong to a museum. A certificate of authenticity will be included with this work. Condition: Ready to hang. In good condition. There are some tiny cracks on the surface of the canvas due to the old age. ( see photos) And one tiny professional restoration, only visible from the back. Otherwise fine. The authentic frame has minor scratches due to the age. Otherwise fine. M/S Crux. Motor Merchant ( 1923-1940) Built in 1923 at Burmeister & Wain´s Maskin & Skibsbyggeri A/S, Copenhagen. Owner: Det Bergenske D/S A/S, Bergen. Tonnage: 3,828 tons. She operated on the Norway-south America line and was on her way from Bahia to Madeira when war broke out in Norway on Apr. 9-1940. As Norway became under German occupation, she was unable to return, so the ship and its 30-men crew joined the allied forces in United Kingdom. On June 18,1940. Crux departed Cardiff with a cargo of 6300 tons patent fuel bound for Rio de Janeiro. At 23:45 that same day she was torpedoed by U-A (A Turkish submarine in German service. Commanded by Fregattenkapitän, Hans Cohausz. ) She was the most successful foreign U-boat in German service and sank six merchant ships , and the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMS Andania. The torpedo struck on the starboard side, abaft the engine room near No. 4 hatch, causing her to list heavily to port and she immediately started to sink. The starboard lifeboat was destroyed in the explosion, but the port lifeboat and motorboat were launched, and all 30 men had to jump overboard (incl. the captain who was the last to leave) About 3 minutes later, Crux went down by the bow. The crew spend the night on open sea, , the nearest land being about 300 n miles away (Cape St. Vincent). The next day, they spotted a ship which saw their signals and came over to pick them up. This was the British D/S Brutus (Captain Hopper). Shipping fees: United States/ Canada: 40 dollars. ( delivery time: About 3 - 5 working days.) European union : Free shipping. ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) United Kingdom : 40 Dollars ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) Other countries ( Please contact us) Safe packing, handling, full insurance, online tracking and delivery confirmation is included. Special shipping reduction offer for multiple purchases. Buy more than one item, and we will combine the shipping and you will only pay half price shipping fee for the 2nd item. The more you buy the more you save. All our items are located at our gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. All our works are safely and professional packed and shipped From Scandinavia using DHL/UPS Eksport Express. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 499 USD
Location: Copenhagen
End Time: 2025-02-02T12:36:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Dimensions:: 17 x 11 inches inclusive the frame.
Originality: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Inspirational, Military, Motivational, Motor Racing, Navy, Seafaring, Seascape, Seaside, Ships, World War II (1939-1945), Norwegian Motor Merchant . M/S Crux.
Style: Figurative Art, Realism
Size: Medium (up to 36 in wide)
Region of Origin: Europe
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Framed
Painting Surface: canvas
Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
Color: Multi-Color
Year: 1930s
Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
Framing: Framed
Handmade: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Type: Painting
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Year of Production: 1930s
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
Theme: Art, Conflicts & Wars, Continents & Countries, Disasters, Inspirational, Militaria, Nautical, Patriotic
Period: Art Deco (1920-1940)
Unit Quantity: 1
Material: Canvas
COA Issued By: Obro Art Gallery
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Signed: Yes
Signed By: Erling Gulbrandsen (1894-1971)
Title: Norwegian Motor Merchant . M/S Crux.
Artist: Erling Gulbrandsen (1894-1971)
