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View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay (engraving)
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View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay (engraving)
1620280 View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 April 1862.
E Weedon); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23089438
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agamemnon Anchor Bermuda Diadem Dockyard Fleet Immortalite Melpomene Nile Showing St George The Bermudas Aboukir Grassy Bay
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This engraving titled "View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay" takes us back to a significant moment in maritime history. Created by Edwin Weedon in 1862 for The Illustrated London News, this print offers a glimpse into the bustling scene of ships anchored off the coast of Bermuda. The artist skillfully captures the grandeur of the fleet with meticulous detail. From majestic warships like Nile and Immortalite to smaller vessels such as Diadem and Melpomene, each ship stands proudly against the backdrop of Grassy Bay. The anchor chains glisten under the warm sunlight as they connect these mighty vessels to their temporary home. Spanish Point provides an ideal vantage point for taking in this awe-inspiring sight. With its elevated position overlooking both the dockyard and Grassy Bay, it offers a panoramic view that showcases Bermuda's strategic importance as a naval base during this era. As we admire this historical artwork, we are transported back to a time when naval power played a crucial role in shaping world events. It serves as a reminder of how seafaring nations like Britain sought control over distant lands while maintaining vital supply lines across vast oceans. This engraving is not only an exquisite piece of art but also an invaluable window into our maritime past—a testament to human ingenuity and exploration on both sides of North America's western hemisphere.
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