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The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, [Dorset], 1865. View '...from a sketch by our special artist...of the squadron lying at anchor in Portland Roads, on the Sunday, immediately before its departure. The sketch was taken from the Nothe, at Weymouth. The ironclads Black Prince, Achilles, Defence, Prince Consort, and Hector, are lying towards the end of the promontory, on the left-hand side; the flagship, Edgar, occupies a central position, with the wooden screw-steamer frigates Liverpool, Octavia, and Constance, and the ironclad Research; the gun-boats and despatch-boats are to the right hand, near which are the small craft in the harbour'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Anchored in Portland Roads - The British Channel Squadron's Moment of Rest
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In this striking print from 1865, the British Channel Squadron lies at anchor in Portland Roads, a tranquil moment before its departure. Created by an unknown artist and published in "Illustrated London News", this black-and-white engraving captures the majestic sight of nine warships moored along the picturesque coastline. The flagship Edgar takes center stage, flanked by ironclads Black Prince, Achilles, Defence, Prince Consort, and Hector on one side; while wooden screw-steamers Liverpool, Octavia, Constance, and Research anchor nearby. Smaller craft dot the harbor as gun-boats and dispatch-boats cluster to the right. The sketch was taken from Weymouth's Nothe promontory, offering a unique vantage point of this impressive naval gathering. This print not only showcases Britain's maritime might but also evokes a sense of serenity on a Sunday afternoon in 1865.
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