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Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. James Carrick; The Caswell; The Prisoner; Court House, Queenstown; Queenstown Bridewell...George Peno seems to have persuaded the other foreigners to kill the English officers and take possession of the ship...The surviving Englishmen or Scotchmen were compelled for a time to submit to their commands...our three countrymen, James Carrick, John Dunne, and Peter Macgregor, determined to master the three Greeks, or to kill them, and bring the vessel safe home...Carrick...determined to sail her to Queenstown - a two months sail. He worked out his resolution with extraordinary courage and ability. He scarcely ever left the wheel; he worked like a hero, attending to the navigation of the ship, and watching and attending his prisoner [Christos Bambos]'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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Barque Brave Bravery Bridewell Cargo Ship Court Court House Court Of Law Courthouse Criminal Iron Law Court Mutineer Mutiny Navigation Prisoner Queenstown Sailing Ships Seamanship
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This image, titled 'Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876,' depicts a pivotal moment in maritime history. The Caswell, a barque, was a cargo ship sailing from Greece to Britain when a mutiny broke out in Cobh County, Cork, Ireland. The instigator of the rebellion was reportedly George Peno, who persuaded the foreign crewmembers to kill the English officers and take control of the vessel. The surviving English and Scottish crew members were left with no choice but to submit to the mutineers' commands. Among them were James Carrick, John Dunne, and Peter Macgregor, who devised a plan to either master the three Greeks or eliminate them and bring the ship safely back to Queenstown. Carrick, a man of extraordinary courage and ability, took the helm and navigated the ship with unwavering determination. He scarcely left the wheel, focusing intently on the navigation and keeping a watchful eye on his prisoner, Christos Bambos. Despite the challenges and the uncertain outcome, Carrick remained resolute, sailing the Caswell towards Queenstown for a two-month-long journey. His bravery and seafaring skills ultimately paid off, as they managed to reach their destination and bring the mutiny to an end. This evocative engraving was published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1876, capturing the essence of the mutiny and the determination of the British crew to regain control of their ship. The intricate details of the print, from the ironwork on the ship to the expressions on the faces of the men, transport us back to this pivotal moment in history.
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