The Seizure by Captain Wilks, of the United States War-Ship San Jacinto, of Messers Slidell and Mason, Confederate Commissioners, on Board the British Mail-Steamer Trent (engraving)

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The Seizure by Captain Wilks, of the United States War-Ship San Jacinto, of Messers Slidell and Mason, Confederate Commissioners, on Board the British Mail-Steamer Trent (engraving)

1619973 The Seizure by Captain Wilks, of the United States War-Ship San Jacinto, of Messers Slidell and Mason, Confederate Commissioners, on Board the British Mail-Steamer Trent (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seizure by Captain Wilks, of the United States War-Ship San Jacinto, of Messers Slidell and Mason, Confederate Commissioners, on Board the British Mail-Steamer Trent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 December 1861.
E Weedon); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22852888

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Board Mason Seizure San Jacinto

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The captivating engraving titled "The Seizure by Captain Wilks, of the United States War-Ship San Jacinto, of Messers Slidell and Mason, Confederate Commissioners, on Board the British Mail-Steamer Trent" depicts a significant moment in maritime history. Created by Edwin Weedon in 1861 for The Illustrated London News, this print captures a dramatic event that unfolded during the American Civil War. In the image, we see Captain Wilks of the USS San Jacinto boldly seizing Messers Slidell and Mason, Confederate Commissioners who were aboard the British Mail-Steamer Trent. This act sparked an international incident as it violated Britain's neutrality in the conflict between North and South. The scene is filled with tension as officers from both sides engage in a heated exchange. The powerful warship looms over the smaller steamer while waves crash against their hulls. It is a visual representation of political tensions and military power at play on open waters. Weedon's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical event to life. From intricate ship designs to facial expressions conveying apprehension and defiance, every element contributes to capturing this pivotal moment. This engraving serves as a reminder of how conflicts can escalate beyond borders and ignite diplomatic crises. It stands as a testament to both the bravery and audacity displayed by those involved in shaping our world's history on land and sea alike.

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