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The Gun-Boat Flotilla off Portland - sketched by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Gun-Boat Flotilla off Portland - sketched by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Gun-Boat Flotilla off Portland - sketched by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1856....the Squadron...from a Sketch...by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, now in command of H.M. gun-boat Seagull...the vessels, under steam alone, formed in two lines, and followed in the wake of the Colossus, but the two-decker soon showed her superiority in speed, and the little fleet received orders to spread as much canvas as would enable them to keep their positions with her...Our readers may consider these little craft as the light cavalry of the navy...The fleet consisted of the following vessels: Red or Starboard Division Charger, Dove, Beaver, Bitr, Whiting, Bustard, Mayflower, Grasshopper, Pincher, Goshawk; and the White or Port Division of the Seagull, Thistle Sandfly, Julia, Pelter, Herring, Bullfrog, Plover, Ruby...accompanied by the Admiralty yacht Black Eagle and the dispatch gunboat Wanderer'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This print depicts The Gun-Boat Flotilla off Portland Harbor, as sketched by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly in 1856. The scene showcases a fleet of small, steam-powered gunboats, led by the two-decker HMS Colossus. The Squadron, from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, now in command of H.M. gun-boat Seagull, formed in two lines, following closely in the wake of the Colossus. However, the two-decker soon demonstrated its superiority in speed, and the gunboats were ordered to spread their sails to maintain their positions. Observe the Red or Starboard Division, consisting of Charger, Dove, Beaver, Bitr, Whiting, Bustard, Mayflower, Grasshopper, Pincher, and Goshawk. In contrast, the White or Port Division includes the Seagull, Thistle, Sandfly, Julia, Pelter, Herring, Bullfrog, Plover, and Ruby. Accompanying the fleet are the Admiralty yacht Black Eagle and the dispatch gunboat Wanderer. These little craft, reminiscent of light cavalry in the army, were an essential part of the Royal Navy's defensive capabilities during this era. Their agility and versatility made them indispensable in coastal patrols, protecting ports, and engaging enemy vessels in shallow waters. The intricate details in this print offer a glimpse into the daily life and operations of the naval forces during the mid-19th century.
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