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The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire - sailors manning the yards (standing on the spars attached to the masts). This manoeuvre was originally used to display the whole crew to the harbour authorities and the other ships present, to show that the ship's guns were not manned and hence her intentions were peaceful. The ships lay still as they had remained for a few previous days: the largest men-of-war forming that imposing double column...The whole dressed out in lines of flags, forming polygons of colour, gave a gaudy appearance to the surrounding water, already so variegated by moving craft of every sort'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Grand Naval Review at Spithead: Getting under Way and Manning the Yards, 1856" is an intriguing photographic print depicting a grand naval display off the coast of Hampshire, England. In this image, sailors of the Royal Navy are seen manning the yards of their ships, a traditional maneuver used to show that the ships' guns were not manned and their intentions were peaceful. The ships had remained still for a few days prior, forming an imposing double column dressed out in lines of flags that gave a gaudy appearance to the surrounding water. The largest men-of-war are shown in the print, their masts and sails adorned with international code of signals and maritime signal flags. Sailors, both male and female, are seen standing on the spars attached to the masts, rigging the sails and manning the yards. The ships, with their cannon and other armaments, were a sight to behold, transporting not only military might but also a sense of grandeur and tradition. The event was a significant royal event, with the ships lying still in the waters of Spithead, Hampshire. The Illustrated London News reported on the occasion, describing the scene as one of color and variety, with the ships' flags creating polygons of color on the water. The maneuver was a display of naval power and a form of entertainment for the press and the public, showcasing the might and prowess of the Royal Navy. This photographic print, although the creator remains unknown, is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of naval warfare and the traditions of the Royal Navy in the 19th century.
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