Collingwood as a Youth
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Collingwood as a Youth
CUTHBERT (later Lord) COLLINGWOOD - the future admiral as a midshipman, a drawing made to exchange with a similar one of Nelson. Date: 1748 - 1810
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1748 1810 Admiral Collingwood Cuthbert Exchange Future Midshipman Nelson Similar Youth Made
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This evocative image captures the youthful visage of Cuthbert Collingwood (1748-1810), who would later rise to become one of the most distinguished naval figures in British history. Collingwood is depicted here as a midshipman, a rank he held during the 1750s, in an era when the Royal Navy was expanding its dominance on the world's oceans. The drawing was created as a companion piece to a similar image of Horatio Nelson, another future admiral who would become a legendary figure in the annals of naval warfare. Collingwood's early naval career was marked by a series of impressive achievements. He served under Admiral Edward Boscawen in the Seven Years' War and distinguished himself in the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759. Collingwood's dedication to his profession and his natural talent for command were evident even in his youth. The exchange of these drawings between Collingwood and Nelson, two future admirals, underscores the camaraderie and shared experiences that bound together the officers of the Royal Navy during this period. The image offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these young men, who would go on to shape the course of naval history. Collingwood's career continued to flourish, and he rose to become a rear-admiral in 1794 and a vice-admiral in 1801. He served under Admiral Lord Nelson during the Napoleonic Wars, and his leadership and strategic acumen were instrumental in several key victories, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Collingwood's legacy as a naval commander and a military strategist endures to this day, and this poignant image serves as a reminder of his humble beginnings as a midshipman.
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