Deck Quoits on board a Troopship, 1876
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Deck Quoits on board a Troopship, 1876
Engraving of some soldiers playing deck quoits on board a troopship. When troops were ordered to distant wars or postings, the long journeys under canvas meant plenty of time to spend on deck sports and pastimes
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1876 Deck Distant Journeys Meant Ordered Pastimes Plenty Quoits Spend Troop Ship Wars
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a moment of leisure and camaraderie among soldiers aboard a troopship in 1876. With the order to distant wars or postings came long journeys under canvas, and the vast expanse of the open sea provided ample opportunity for soldiers to engage in deck sports and pastimes. In this image, we see a group of soldiers intently focused on a game of deck quoits, their expressions revealing a sense of competition and enjoyment. The simple board game, which involves tossing wooden disks through a small hoop, provided a welcome distraction from the monotony and hardships of life at sea. The importance of such pastimes cannot be overstated, as they helped to boost morale and foster a sense of community among the troops during their long and arduous voyages." "Deck quoits was a popular pastime among soldiers and sailors alike, and its simplicity made it an ideal game for the confined spaces of a troopship. The game required little equipment, and could be played individually or in teams. The soldiers in this engraving appear to be deeply engrossed in the game, their concentration broken only by the occasional glance at the horizon or the sound of the ship's rigging creaking in the wind. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during wartime, and the simple pleasures that helped to make their long journeys more bearable." "This historical engraving, which dates back to 1876, provides a fascinating insight into the pastimes of soldiers aboard troopships during the Victorian era. The image, which is part of the Illustrated London News collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a reminder of the importance of leisure activities in maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of soldiers during their long journeys to distant lands.
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