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The Bombardment of Sveaborg, Rocket Boats (engraving)
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The Bombardment of Sveaborg, Rocket Boats (engraving)
1608153 The Bombardment of Sveaborg, Rocket Boats (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Sveaborg, Rocket Boats. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 September 1855.
J W Carmichael); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23095590
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Baltic Sea Bombardment Bombed Bombing Bombing Raids Bombing War Bombings Crimean War Finland Suomenlinna Sveaborg
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The Bombardment of Sveaborg, Rocket Boats
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is a captivating engraving by John Wilson Carmichael that depicts the intense drama and destruction of war. The scene takes us back to the Crimean War in 1855, where Finland's Sveaborg fortress becomes the target of relentless bombing raids. In this powerful image, rocket boats fill the Baltic Sea as they unleash their devastating payload upon Sveaborg. The artist skillfully captures the chaos and violence of warfare, with explosions illuminating the night sky and billowing smoke engulfing the fortress. Each detail meticulously engraved on paper brings forth a sense of urgency and danger. Carmichael's illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News, serving as a visual record for readers far from the frontlines. It serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and devastation during times of conflict. The historical significance cannot be understated; it immortalizes an event that shaped not only Finland's history but also our understanding of warfare at sea. This print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on how technology has transformed over time while highlighting humanity's capacity for destruction. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are reminded that behind every act of war lies untold stories – tales filled with bravery, sacrifice, fear, and loss. "The Bombardment of Sveaborg" urges us to remember these narratives while urging for peace in our troubled world today.
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