Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise, Bantry Bay, Ireland: 1. Look Out. 2

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Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise, Bantry Bay, Ireland: 1. Look Out. 2

THUMBNAIL JOTTINGS DURING A COASTGUARD CRUISE, BANTRY BAY, IRELAND: 1. Look Out. 2. Lady Firing Fuse. 3. Boarders away. 4. Away aloft. 5. Small Arm Drill. 6. Targets G.G. and N.A. 7. The Quartermasters Aide. 8. Sunday Rig, Full Undress. 9. Watch, Fall in. 10. My form is slightly altered since this old belt was new. 11. Holystoning. 12. Prophetic: Ignominious Death, 1873 engraving

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1873 Engraving Aloft Altered Away Belt Cruise Death Drill Fall Firing Form Full Ireland Lady Slightly Small Sunday Watch Aide Bantry Boarders Coastguard Fuse Jottings Prophetic Targets Thumbnail Undress

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back in time to a Coastguard Cruise in Bantry Bay, Ireland. The engraving showcases twelve thumbnail jottings that provide a glimpse into the daily life and activities of the coastguards during this era. The first jotting titled "Look Out" immediately draws our attention to the importance of vigilance and watchfulness while patrolling these treacherous waters. Moving on, we see an intriguing scene of a lady firing a fuse, highlighting the diverse roles women played within the coastguard community. As we continue exploring this engraved image, we encounter boarders away and sailors climbing aloft, reminding us of the constant readiness required for any potential emergencies at sea. Small arm drill demonstrates their dedication to honing their skills with firearms for protection. Targets G. G. and N. A. , perhaps initials representing specific training objectives or individuals, add an air of mystery to this historic artwork. The Quartermasters Aide reveals another aspect of teamwork as crew members assist each other in various tasks. Sunday Rig in full undress presents a momentary break from duty when they can relax and enjoy some respite. However, even during leisure time, they remain attentive with watches falling in promptly as depicted in number nine. The final two jottings offer glimpses into everyday maintenance routines such as holystoning - scrubbing decks with stones - and prophetic imagery alluding to an ignominious death that occurred in 1873. This vintage engraving not only captures moments frozen in time but also serves as a testament to historical illustrative techniques prevalent during the Victorian era. It allows us to appreciate both its artistic value and its significance as part of our cultural heritage from 19th-century maritime history.

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