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Sketches on Board HMS "Blenheim, "the Latest Addition to the Navy (engraving)
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Sketches on Board HMS "Blenheim, "the Latest Addition to the Navy (engraving)
1056133 Sketches on Board HMS " Blenheim, " the Latest Addition to the Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Board HMS " Blenheim, " the Latest Addition to the Navy. Illustration for The Graphic, 16 April 1892.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22222312
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Beneath Board Boilers Chat Collecting Duty Engines Furnaces Glad Hms Blenheim Little Opportunity Quiet Stoke Hole Stove Vast Wheels Bogie
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This engraving, titled "Sketches on Board HMS Blenheim, the Latest Addition to the Navy" takes us back to a bygone era of maritime glory. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into life aboard one of Britain's mighty naval vessels. The scene is bustling with activity as men go about their duties amidst billowing smoke and roaring engines. In the foreground, sailors can be seen engaged in conversation while enjoying a quiet pipe. Their sketches adorn the walls, evidence of moments stolen from duty to capture memories and express creativity. Beneath them lies the vast stoke hole where dedicated crew members tend to the boilers that power this magnificent ship. The wheels turn tirelessly as they collect coal and feed it into furnaces, ensuring smooth navigation through treacherous waters. HMS Blenheim proudly stands as the latest addition to Her Majesty's Royal Navy. This vessel represents not only military might but also serves as a symbol of national pride and strength. As troops from various branches of armed forces gather on board, camaraderie between army and navy becomes evident. In this extraordinary image captured for The Graphic in April 1892, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand what life was like for those who served at sea during this period. It is an opportunity to appreciate both the grandeur and intricacies that made up daily life aboard such illustrious ships.
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