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Sailor Getting Flogged Date: 1863
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Sailor Getting Flogged Date: 1863
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Confined Deck Flogged Nation Sailor 1861 1865 Officers Shipmates
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sailor Getting Flogged" is an evocative and haunting image from the American Civil War era, dating back to 1863. The photograph captures a moment of harsh discipline on board a Union Navy ship during the tumultuous years of 1861 to 1865. The image portrays a sailor, his face etched with pain and defiance, as he is confined to the deck and subjected to a flogging by his shipmates and officers. The sight of the sailor's bare back, marred by the harsh strokes of the cat o' nine tails, serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of life at sea during wartime. The Union Navy, like many other navies of the time, employed corporal punishment as a means of maintaining discipline and enforcing obedience. Flogging was a common practice, and the severity of the punishment varied depending on the offense. The sailor in this photograph appears to be receiving a particularly severe flogging, with his shipmates and officers looking on, some with expressions of concern or disapproval, others with cold indifference. The historical significance of this image lies in its ability to transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the harsh realities of life on board a Union Navy ship during the American Civil War. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of the nation's history, highlighting the coexistence of progress and brutality, freedom and oppression. Despite the discomforting nature of the image, it is an important part of our collective historical memory, serving as a reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by those who served in the Union Navy during the Civil War.
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