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The Naval Review, Fleet assembling at Spithead, Ships taking up their Position (engraving)
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The Naval Review, Fleet assembling at Spithead, Ships taking up their Position (engraving)
1596040 The Naval Review, Fleet assembling at Spithead, Ships taking up their Position (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review, Fleet assembling at Spithead, Ships taking up their Position. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 August 1889.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23394884
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ajax Assembling Coaling Fleet Hercules Naval Review Position Spithead Warspite
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This engraving, titled "The Naval Review, Fleet assembling at Spithead, Ships taking up their Position" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the maritime world of the 19th century. Created by an anonymous English School artist, this print captures a significant moment in naval history. Set against the backdrop of Spithead, a renowned anchorage off England's south coast, the image showcases an impressive fleet coming together for a grand review. The ships depicted include notable vessels such as Hercules, Volage, Warspite, and Ajax. As they take up their positions with precision and grace, one can almost feel the anticipation building among sailors and officers alike. This scene not only highlights the might of the Royal Navy but also emphasizes its close ties with other branches of armed forces. In addition to showcasing majestic warships ready for action on sea battleships like these were often involved in coaling operations to ensure smooth sailing during long voyages. As we delve deeper into this historical masterpiece from 1889 - originally published in The Illustrated London News - we are reminded of the immense power held by Britain's navy during that era. This print serves as both a testament to our rich naval heritage and an invitation to explore further into our past. Displayed within private collections today thanks to Bridgeman Images' preservation efforts; it is through prints like these that we can appreciate and learn from our ancestors' achievements while cherishing their artistic legacy.
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