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Life on Board the Training Ship "Mercury"(engraving)
1038474 Life on Board the Training Ship " Mercury" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board the Training Ship " Mercury". Illustration for The Graphic, 29 November 1890.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23051106
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Board Breakfast Cadets Hands Up Inspection Premises Repairing Scrub Send Signalling Turn Upper Deck Wash Dine
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of nautical charm to your correspondence with our selection of greeting cards from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring the captivating engraving, "Life on Board the Training Ship 'Mercury'" by the English School of the 19th century, these cards transport you back in time to the era of sailing ships. With intricate details and a vintage feel, these cards are perfect for sailing enthusiasts, history lovers, or anyone looking to send a thoughtful and unique message. Each card comes with a matching envelope and is blank inside for your personal message. Bring a piece of maritime history into your everyday life with our exquisite collection of greeting cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving titled "Life on Board the Training Ship 'Mercury'" offers a glimpse into the bustling world of sailors and cadets in the 19th century. The image showcases the upper deck of the ship, where young boys are engaged in various activities that encompass their daily routine. In this lively scene, we witness a group of cadets diligently scrubbing the wooden deck under the watchful eye of their instructors. With hands raised high, they send buckets filled with soapy water back and forth to ensure every inch is spotless. Meanwhile, other boys eagerly board the ship after breakfast, ready for another day of training. The air is filled with anticipation as inspections take place throughout the premises. Cadets stand tall in neat rows while officers meticulously examine their uniforms and equipment. In another corner, some sailors can be seen repairing ropes or signaling instructions to one another. Amidst all this activity, there are moments of respite as well. Boys wash and stow away hammocks before enjoying a much-needed meal together. They gather around tables on deck or dine below in cozy quarters while a tugboat transports them across calm waters. This enchanting print captures not only life aboard a training ship but also highlights camaraderie among these young seafarers as they navigate through their maritime education journey together.
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