A relatively accurate German newspaper drawing of Amphion's loss contrasts with British illustrations that barely resemble the ship. The German artist appears to have consulted a technical reference such as Jane's or Brassey's before depicting the cruiser. The weaker British images instead look like generic late-Victorian warship art. The comparison demonstrates why historians should check dramatic press illustrations against other evidence.
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What newspaper art gets wrong about Amphion's loss
A comparison of German and British illustrations turns Amphion's sinking into a lesson about checking wartime images against technical references.