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Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
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Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
3245448 Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures
Media ID 26407068
© Peter Newark Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Baton Batons British Empire Brutality Club Clubs Force Press Gang Recruit Recruiting Recruitment Compulsion Enforcing Impressment Social History
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This coloured engraving from 1794 depicts a scene of the Royal Navy press gang in action, enforcing the recruitment of sailors during the Georgian era. The image showcases the harsh reality faced by men and women who were forcefully impressed into service for the British Empire's naval forces. The print highlights both male and female members of the press gang, armed with batons or clubs, as they exert their military force on unsuspecting individuals. The brutality and compulsion involved in impressment are evident through their stern expressions and aggressive postures. As an important piece of social history, this engraving offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of Britain's past. It sheds light on how ordinary people were forcibly recruited to serve in the navy against their will. The presence of royalty is also hinted at, emphasizing that even those with noble blood could not escape being pressed into service if deemed necessary. Through its intricate details and vivid colors, this artwork captures the tension between authority and individual freedom during this period. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless sailors who found themselves unwillingly thrust into dangerous maritime adventures. This print provides us with a visual record that allows us to reflect upon an era when recruitment was enforced through fear and coercion rather than voluntary enlistment.
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