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The San Jacinto, stopping the Trent, 1861
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The San Jacinto, stopping the Trent, 1861
The San Jacinto, stopping the Trent, 1861. On 8 November 1861, the USS San Jacinto intercepted the British mail packet Trent and removed two Confederate diplomats. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III
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American Civil War Frigate Robert Wilson Screw Frigate Wilson San Jacinto Trent Uss San Jacinto Warship
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The San Jacinto, stopping the Trent, 1861 - A Glimpse into a Tense Moment in History
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. This print takes us back to a pivotal event during the American Civil War. In November 1861, amidst the turmoil of war, the USS San Jacinto intercepted the British mail packet Trent in an audacious move that would have far-reaching consequences. The illustration depicts this historic encounter with remarkable detail and precision. The imposing figure of the San Jacinto looms large as it halts its target on the vast expanse of sea. With its powerful engines churning through water, this screw frigate symbolizes America's determination to disrupt Confederate efforts by any means necessary. At center stage are two Confederate diplomats being removed from aboard the Trent. Their capture sent shockwaves across Britain and ignited diplomatic tensions between two nations already teetering on conflict. This incident tested Queen Victoria's resolve as she navigated her country's relationship with both sides of a bitter war. Robert Wilson masterfully captures this momentous event in his engraving for "The Life & Times of Queen Victoria". His attention to detail brings alive not only the ships involved but also conveys a sense of urgency and tension that hung heavy in those turbulent times. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but marvel at how one seemingly small act can reverberate throughout history. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and strife, individual actions can shape destin
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