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Fine Art Print : H. M.s Curacoa 1865
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H. M.s Curacoa 1865
Conflicts with the savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean. Boats of the Curacoa landing sailors and marines. A landing party of 180 seamen and marines, commanded by Captain Dent, disembarked without opposition
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12th 1865 Conflicts Dent Disembarked Hebrides Landing Marines Pacific Palm Sailors Seamen Curacoa
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of H.M.S. Curacoa from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting a pivotal moment in history, this print showcases the 1865 conflict with the savages of the New Hebrides in the South Pacific Ocean. Witness the thrilling scene of the Curacoa's boats carrying 180 seamen and marines, led by Captain Dent, as they prepare to land and engage in battle. Bring the rich history of the South Pacific into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.7cm x 17.7cm (15.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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August 12, 1865: A Historical Moment in the South Pacific Ocean - H.M.S. Curacoa's Landing Party in the New Hebrides This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the colonial history of the South Pacific Ocean. On August 12, 1865, H.M.S. Curacoa, under the command of Captain Dent, approached the shores of the New Hebrides, a group of islands located between Fiji and Papua New Guinea. The mission was not for trade or commerce but to assert British sovereignty and establish order among the local inhabitants, known as the 'savages.' The image depicts a landing party of 180 seamen and marines, ready to disembark without opposition. The boats of the Curacoa can be seen in the background, their sails billowing in the wind. The palm-fringed shoreline, dotted with small islands and mountains in the distance, adds to the idyllic yet tense atmosphere. Captain Dent, a determined and experienced naval officer, led his men ashore with a sense of purpose. The New Hebrides were notoriously difficult to govern due to the frequent conflicts between the various tribes and their resistance to foreign influence. The British government saw it as their duty to bring order and civilization to these islands, a belief that was shared by many Europeans at the time. This photograph is a testament to the colonial era and the complex relationships that existed between European powers and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific. It serves as a reminder of the significant impact that European exploration and expansion had on the world, shaping the course of history in ways that are still felt today.
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