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The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: lawn tennis...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: lawn tennis, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876. ''Lawn tennis" was played by his Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] on the poop-deck, where a "court" was marked out for the game, while the balls were prevented, in a measure, from going overboard by the awning or curtain above the taffrail'. In the foreground a crew member plays with one of the animals the Prince of Wales collected in India. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This image, titled 'The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: lawn tennis, 1876,' showcases a leisurely moment from the journey of His Royal Highness Prince Edward, later known as King Edward VII, back to Britain after his travels in India. The future monarch is seen engaged in a game of lawn tennis on the poop-deck of HMS Serapis. The deck, adorned with a makeshift tennis court, is marked out with lines, while the balls are kept from falling overboard by the awning or curtain above the taffrail. In the foreground, a crew member plays with one of the exotic animals the Prince collected during his time in India, adding a touch of adventure to the scene. This engraving, taken from an original sketch by an officer of the Serapis, was published in the Illustrated London News in 1876. The Prince, dressed in formal attire, is surrounded by his crew and the vast expanse of the ocean, highlighting the contrast between the luxurious leisure activities of the royal passengers and the hardworking daily life of the sailors. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Prince during his voyage home and the unique experiences of travel during the 19th century.
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