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Kavarna Bay, and Town of Baltschik, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Kavarna Bay, and Town of Baltschik, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Kavarna Bay, and Town of Baltschik, 1854. Scene from the Crimean War: Bulgarian port on the Black Sea. The town of Baltschik...will be connected in history with the Crimea expedition, as the place of rendezvous for the Allied fleets...Marshal de St. Arnaud arrived...from Varna in the Berthollet, and immediately repaired on board the Ville de Paris. The aspect of the roads was truly beautiful in the evening...It was a Friday, and a holyday kept by the Mussulmans. Their squadron was illuminated. Lights were placed at the top of every mast. The night was magnificent. The white cliffs, which line the roads, presented by moonlight the appearance of gigantic ramparts, and all the ships fired salutes. Everybody is happy and proud of participating in so momentous an enterprise"'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This black and white print depicts Kavarna Bay and the Town of Baltschik on the Black Sea during the Crimean War in 1854. The scene is reminiscent of a strategic moment in history as the Allied fleets, consisting of British and French naval forces, gathered here for a rendezvous before embarking on their expedition against the Russian forces in the Crimea. The Town of Baltschik, located on the Bulgarian coast, holds historical significance as the place where Marshal de St. Arnaud, a French military leader, arrived from Varna aboard the Berthollet. Upon his arrival, he immediately transferred to the Ville de Paris, and the sight of the bay was described as breathtakingly beautiful in the evening. The description from the "Illustrated London News" of the time paints a vivid picture of the scene. It was a Friday, and the Mussulmans, an Islamic community, were observing a holy day. Their squadron was illuminated with lights placed atop every mast, creating a magnificent spectacle against the backdrop of the moonlit white cliffs that line the coast. The ships fired salutes, adding to the festive atmosphere as everyone reveled in the momentousness of their participation in this important enterprise. This print, from the collection of The Print Collector, offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of the geographical features, naval warfare, and diplomatic alliances that shaped the 19th century. The image of Kavarna Bay and the Town of Baltschik serves as a testament to the rich history of the Black Sea and the pivotal role it played in the Crimean War.
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