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With General Buller on the way to the Cape
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With General Buller on the way to the Cape
A scene on board the Donottar Castle, the ship transporting General Sir Redvers Buller to the Cape during the Transvaal (Boer) War. Buller is pictured seated far left, speaking to his ADC, Colonel Trotter and behind them is Mr Pole Carew and Mr Winston Spencer Churchill. Others include Sir Bryan Leighton, General Willoughby, Earl De la Warr and Mrs Spence, wife of the English consul at Madeira
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1899 Boer Bryan Buller Cape Carew Churchill Deck Journey Leighton Personalities Pole Redvers Transvaal Trotter Voyage Warr Willoughby Winston
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Transvaal War of 1899 as General Sir Redvers Buller sets sail for the Cape on board the Donottar Castle. Seated at the far left of the deck, Buller is deep in conversation with his Aide-de-Camp, Colonel Trotter. Behind them, the distinguished personalities of the era gather, including Sir Bryan Leighton, General Willoughby, Earl De la Warr, and Mr. Pole Carew. Intriguingly, a young Winston S. Churchill, then a war correspondent, can be seen in the background, observing the scene with great interest. Buller, a decorated British Army officer, was en route to assume command of the British forces in South Africa, following the outbreak of the Second Boer War. The Donottar Castle, a luxurious steamship, provided a comfortable and elegant setting for the high-ranking military officers and dignitaries as they embarked on their journey. As the ship cuts through the waves, the men, dressed in their formal attire, exude an air of determination and resolve. The sun casts a warm glow over the deck, creating an idyllic scene that belies the tumultuous events that awaited them upon their arrival. This historical photograph, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the personalities and events of a pivotal moment in military history. It is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the larger narrative of war and conflict.
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