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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. H.M.S Curacoa shelling the native villages on the island of Tanna. On the 12th August, the ship opened fire with shell and rockets on the bush containing the hostile villages. Midshipman Mr. Cecil Foljambe provided illustrations of the affair for the Illustrated London News

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12th 1865 Attack Hebrides Midshipman Pacific Shelling Villages Curacoa Tanna


14"x11" Photo Print

Experience the rich history of the South Pacific Ocean with our stunning Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring H.M.S Curacoa in action during the conflicts with the savages of Tanna, New Hebrides in 1865. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the past through intricate details and vibrant colors. Perfect for history enthusiasts, marine art collectors, or anyone seeking to adorn their walls with a unique and thought-provoking piece. Order now and bring a piece of maritime history into your home.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 16cm (14" x 6.3")

Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
August 12, 1865: A Historical Account of the Conflict between H.M.S. Curacoa and the Savages of Tanna, New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean This evocative image captures the intense moment of the battle between H.M.S. Curacoa and the native villages on the island of Tanna in the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean. The date is August 12, 1865, and the British warship, under the command of Captain F.A. Maitland, was on a mission to quell the unrest and assert colonial control over the region. The photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News, shows H.M.S. Curacoa in full force, shelling the bush-covered land where the hostile villages were located. The ship's powerful guns spew out shells and rockets, creating plumes of smoke and dust as they impact the terrain. The native inhabitants, who were known for their fierce resistance to outside interference, had taken refuge in the dense foliage, making it a challenging target for the British forces. Midshipman Cecil Foljambe, who provided the illustrations for the Illustrated London News, depicted the scene with remarkable detail and accuracy. The image offers a glimpse into the raw power and intensity of colonial warfare in the late 19th century, as well as the stark contrast between the advanced military technology of the British and the simple weapons and tactics of the indigenous people. The conflict on Tanna was just one of many such encounters between European powers and the native populations of the Pacific Islands during this period. The New Hebrides, located between Fiji and the Solomon Islands, were particularly notorious for their resistance to colonial rule. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often violent history of colonialism and its impact on indigenous communities around the world.

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