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Fine Art Print : Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844
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Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844
Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844. A fatal accident...As the Artillerymen were re-loading one of the guns...the charge went off, and blew one of them to pieces and the other was so horribly mutilated that he died soon afterwards. The guns upon this bastion are 32-pounders...to fire a royal salute requires each gun to be loaded five times and one six. It is usual to use the worm to clear out the gun, every second charge, and it is supposed some fire had remained in the chamber....Miller was blown into fragments, and Walker had his thigh bioken, his arm blown off into the moat, and his body otherwise disfigured. The remnants of the victims were conveyed instantly to the hospital of the Royal Marine Barracks...An inquest was held on the bodies of the unfortunate men...and the jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death". From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the poignant moment captured in "Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844" by an unknown artist from Heritage Images. This evocative image transports you to the scene of a tragic accident at the military fort, where an unfortunate incident during gun reloading resulted in a fatal explosion. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844. A tragic incident unfolds as artillerymen reload a 32-pounder gun during a royal salute. In an unfortunate turn of events, the charge ignites prematurely, resulting in a devastating explosion that claims the lives of one soldier and leaves another severely mutilated. The force of the blast is so powerful that it obliterates Miller into fragments while Walker suffers multiple injuries - his thigh shattered, arm blown off into the moat, and body disfigured beyond recognition. The remnants of these brave men are swiftly transported to the hospital at Royal Marine Barracks for immediate attention. An inquiry is conducted to shed light on this heart-wrenching accident. The jury's verdict is unanimous: "Accidental death". It is believed that some residual fire remained in the chamber due to negligence during reloading procedures. This poignant image captures not only the destructive aftermath but also serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who serve their country with unwavering dedication. Published in "Illustrated London News" in 1844, this print immortalizes a somber moment in history when tragedy struck amidst military proceedings at Kings Bastion.
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