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The Gun-Boat Flotilla, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Gun-Boat Flotilla, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Gun-Boat Flotilla, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1856....the first division of the numerous fleet of gun-boats intended for the next Baltic campaign. It consisted of the following vessels, each carrying two 68-pounder guns and two howitzers, under the orders of Captain Codrington, viz.: Starling, Biter, Dapper, Stork, Charger, Skylark, Snapper, Beaver, Swinger, Jackdaw, Dove, Banterer, Bustard, Bullfrog, Cockchafer; attended by the Commander of Portsmouth Dockyard, Vice-Admiral Sir G T. Seymour, K.C.B. in the Fire Queen...the little fleet has been daily augmented by fresh arrivals from different ports; and it is expected that, by the commencement of March one hundred and twenty-five gun boats will be anchored between Ryde and Cowes, and all sheltered by the island...Our Illustration is from a Sketch forwarded to us by Mr. J. R. Smith, of Cowes'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, titled 'The Gun-Boat Flotilla, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1856', is an intriguing glimpse into the past of naval warfare during the mid-19th century. The image depicts the first division of the vast fleet of gun-boats assembled for the upcoming Baltic campaign. The division consisted of the following vessels, each armed with two 68-pounder guns and two howitzers, under the command of Captain Codrington: Starling, Biter, Dapper, Stork, Charger, Skylark, Snapper, Beaver, Swinger, Jackdaw, Dove, Banterer, Bustard, Bullfrog, Cockchafer. In attendance was Vice-Admiral Sir G. T. Seymour, K.C.B., aboard the Fire Queen. The little fleet has been steadily augmented by fresh arrivals from various ports, and it is anticipated that by the beginning of March, one hundred and twenty-five gun boats will be anchored between Ryde and Cowes, all protected by the Isle of Wight. Our illustration is derived from a sketch forwarded to us by Mr. J. R. Smith of Cowes. The Gun-Boat Flotilla was a significant part of the British naval forces during the Crimean War, and this photograph offers a unique perspective into the paddle steamers, sailing ships, and rowing boats that made up this impressive fleet. The ships are shown with plumes of smoke rising from their funnels, adding to the dynamic and energetic atmosphere of the scene. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and might of the Royal Navy during this period, and a fascinating window into the history of maritime warfare.
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