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Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar. Masters Mate Spunyarn falls in the sea at the dock, a soldier guards the Sally Port, and a sailor smokes a tobacco pipe with a Moor flower seller. Port news for Newcome. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Charles Williams from John Mitfords Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy, London, 1819
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Midshipman Newcome's Arrival at Gibraltar: A Scene of Naval Camaraderie and Cultural Exchange This handcoloured copperplate engraving captures a lively moment in the life of Midshipman Newcome as he meets the crew of HMS Victory at Sally Port in Gibraltar during the Napoleonic Wars. The midshipman, dressed in his navy uniform, is seen shaking hands with a sailor while a masters mate, Spunyarn, falls into the water after a drink of Malaga wine. A soldier stands guard at the Sally Port, keeping watch over the busy harbor. In the background, a sailor engages in a friendly conversation with a Moor flower seller, exchanging tobacco from his pipe for a bouquet. The summit of the Scud Hill can be seen in the distance, with ships anchored in the harbor and the bustling activity of the naval base in full swing. Midshipman Newcome's adventures continue as he explores the exotic and unfamiliar surroundings of Gibraltar, a British colonial outpost and strategic naval base during the Napoleonic Wars. The scene reflects the diverse mix of cultures and the camaraderie that existed within the British Royal Navy during this period. The illustration is by Charles Williams, taken from John Mitford's "Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy," published in London in 1819. The engraving provides a glimpse into the daily life of a midshipman in the Royal Navy during the early 19th century, offering a fascinating insight into the nautical and colonial world of the Regency and Georgian eras.
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