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HMS Jackal on Loch Luirbost
H.M.S. Jackal at anchor on Loch Luirbost. The gun-boat was the vessel which carried the Government commissioners to the island of Lewis, to investigate the reports of distress amongst the local crofters. Date: 1888
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Commissioners Crofters Distress Gunboat Jackal Lewis Loch Unrest
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In this evocative image from 1888, the gunboat HMS Jackal sits serenely at anchor on the tranquil waters of Loch Luirbost in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The HMS Jackal, a powerful and agile vessel of the Royal Navy, was dispatched to the Western Isles following reports of unrest and distress amongst the local crofters in Lewis. The crofters, who were primarily small-scale farmers, had been facing a multitude of challenges, including eviction from their lands, harsh living conditions, and a struggle for fair rents and compensation. The situation had reached a boiling point, and the British Government sent the HMS Jackal to investigate and bring order to the troubled region. The Government commissioners, who were on board the HMS Jackal, would meet with local leaders and community representatives to discuss their grievances and work towards a resolution. The arrival of the gunboat was a significant moment in the history of the Western Isles, as it marked the beginning of a period of intense political and social change. The image captures the HMS Jackal in all its military splendor, with its tall masts, sails billowing in the wind, and cannons pointed towards the shore. Yet, despite its formidable appearance, the vessel serves as a symbol of authority and protection for the people of Lewis during a time of uncertainty and upheaval. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the complex social and political landscape of late 19th-century Scotland. It is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by the crofters and the role of the British Government in shaping the future of the Western Isles.
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