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New Destructive Power, Captain Warners Experiment at Brighton (engraving)
1624997 New Destructive Power, Captain Warners Experiment at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Destructive Power, Captain Warners Experiment at Brighton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1844.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23077682
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Brighton Brighton Beach Experiment Explosion Naval School New Brighton Towed Weapons Testing John Ogaunt
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The captivating engraving titled "New Destructive Power, Captain Warners Experiment at Brighton" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures a groundbreaking weapons testing event that unfolded on Brighton Beach. Intriguingly, the image showcases Captain Warner's audacious experiment conducted under the watchful eyes of naval officers and troops from the Royal Navy. As ships are towed into position, anticipation fills the air as everyone braces for what is about to unfold. With precision and calculated risk-taking, Captain Warner aims to demonstrate a new level of destructive power through controlled explosions. The intensity builds as John Ogaunt himself oversees this pivotal moment in maritime warfare evolution. As smoke billows and waves crash against the shore, one cannot help but feel both awe and trepidation at witnessing such raw power being harnessed for military purposes. This engraving not only immortalizes an important chapter in naval history but also serves as a reminder of humanity's constant pursuit of innovation and advancement. This remarkable artwork transports us back to a time when experimentation was paramount for armed forces worldwide. It reminds us that progress often comes with sacrifice and challenges our understanding of how destructive capabilities shape our world.
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