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Officers Presentation Sword awarded to Lieutenant Samuel Snook
5920714 OfficerAs Presentation Sword awarded to Lieutenant Samuel Snook, Bombay Marine (metal) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: OfficerAs Presentation Sword presented to Lieutenant Samuel Snook, Bombay Marine.
Snook received this fine sword from the East India Company Court of Directors in 1799 for returning a group of women who were stranded in India to their home in the Pelew Islands (Palau) in the Pacific. When the party disembarked from the East Indiaman A WarleyA in July 1798 the locals, Snook reported, were A very happy to see me and their friends againA. This humanitarian act greatly improved relations with the local tribes and allowed for the use of the islands as staging posts for Company ships in the region. Snook had earlier came to prominence following his work surveying the Pelews in the A PantherA during 1780. In 1818 he became Commodore in Goa.
The Bombay Marine was the fighting navy of the East India Company and protected its ports and trading vessels from rival European powers and Asian pirates. Its personnel were also responsible for surveying and exploring Far Eastern waters.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
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The Officers Presentation Sword awarded to Lieutenant Samuel Snook is a testament to his bravery and humanitarian efforts during the 18th century. This magnificent metal sword, created by an English School artist, now resides in the National Army Museum in London. Lieutenant Snook received this prestigious sword from the East India Company Court of Directors in 1799 for his remarkable act of returning a group of stranded women back to their home in the Pelew Islands (Palau) in the Pacific. The locals were overjoyed upon their arrival, as reported by Snook himself, and this selfless act greatly improved relations with the local tribes. Snook's earlier work surveying the Pelews aboard "The Panther" had already brought him recognition. His expertise and dedication led him to become Commodore in Goa by 1818. The Bombay Marine, which was responsible for protecting East India Company ports and trading vessels from rival European powers and Asian pirates, also entrusted its personnel with surveying and exploring Far Eastern waters. Lieutenant Samuel Snook's contributions not only safeguarded these vital trade routes but also fostered goodwill between different cultures. This print captures both the historical significance of Lieutenant Samuel Snook's achievements as well as showcases this exquisite piece of weaponry that symbolizes honor, courage, and compassion.
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