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Destruction of Sulineh, at the Mouth of the Danube, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of Sulineh, at the Mouth of the Danube, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships destroy a Romanian town under Russian control. [HMS] Spitfire was sent on to the blockading squadron off the Danube, and arrived there with despatches [which]...contained orders for the entire destruction of the small town on the right bank of the Sulineh branch....She anchored in the river abreast of the town, having, when entering, fired shot and shell to apprise the Cossacks of her approach, and to give protection to the boats. However, the enemy was not to be seen; they evidently evacuated the place on perceiving the steamer coming in...the whole place was soon enveloped in dense smoke and flames...By sunset...the town of Sulineh was completely destroyed by fire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This haunting black and white image captures the aftermath of the destruction of the Romanian town of Sulineh, located at the mouth of the Danube River during the Crimean War in 1854. The town, which was under Russian control, was ordered to be completely destroyed by the British Royal Navy. In the photograph, the once vibrant town is now engulfed in dense smoke and flames, with the paddle steamer HMS Spitfire anchored in the river, having fired warning shots to evacuate the area. The town's buildings, now reduced to ashes, are visible in the background, while the river and surrounding area are filled with the chaos of destruction. The Illustrated London News reported that the town was deserted by the enemy upon seeing the approaching steamer, and by sunset, Sulineh was completely destroyed by fire. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations and the long-lasting effects it leaves behind.
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