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Sunday Morning Service in the Baltic Fleet, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
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Sunday Morning Service in the Baltic Fleet, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
Sunday Morning Service in the Baltic Fleet, 1856. Crimean War: Throughout the routine of life at sea there is not a more impressive scene than that of the Sunday Morning Service on board a ship of war, such as Mr. Carmichael has sketched...The association of the character of the ship, its object and purpose, with the peaceful aspect of the religious service, is calculated to fill the mind with grave reflection and solemn thoughts. Although such scenes are not favourite passages in a seaman's life, with the writers of nautical adventures they are occasionally sketched with vivid power and lifelike character...As a contrast to the fury of the siege and the fierceness of the attack, we are persuaded that the solemnity of Sunday Morning Service at Sea will be acceptable in our Gallery of Illustrations of the War'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Sunday Morning Service in the Baltic Fleet, 1856
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is a captivating black and white engraving by W. Thomas, published in the Illustrated London News. The image portrays a tranquil scene of a naval ship at sea, where the routine of war is momentarily paused for a religious service. The ship's sails are furled, and the deck is adorned with men in military uniforms, some standing at attention while others sit on the deck or lean against the railing. A clock or lantern is visible on the ship's mast, adding a sense of time and order to the scene. A group of sailors, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around a makeshift altar, led by a captain or chaplain in full military regalia. A dog sits obediently by the feet of one of the sailors, adding a touch of home and familiarity to the otherwise stern and formal setting. The peaceful and solemn atmosphere of the religious service contrasts sharply with the fury and fierceness of the Crimean War, which was raging at the time. The association of the ship, its object and purpose, with the peaceful aspect of the religious service, is calculated to fill the mind with grave reflection and solemn thoughts. Although such scenes may not have been favorite passages in a seaman's life, they were occasionally sketched with vivid power and lifelike character by writers of nautical adventures. This evocative image provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Royal Navy during wartime, offering a poignant reminder of the human side of naval warfare. The print, titled "Sunday Morning Service in the Baltic Fleet," was produced by W. Thomas for the Illustrated London News in 1856, during the Crimean War. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the essence of history, offering a window into the past and a reminder of the rich and complex tapestry of human experience.
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