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Source Size = 3794 x 5086
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Source Size = 3794 x 5086
THE NAVAL MANOEUVRES, H.M.S. " LURCHER" SHIPS A SEA: 1. A Perverse Conspiracy of Chairs; 2. Never be Caught with your Coat half on; 3. Drying Day after a Gale; 4. " Sic Transit!" ; 5. " How are you getting on?" " Oh! Swimmingly"
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Media ID 12981119
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1891 Engraving Body Of Salty Water Caught Chairs Coat Cyclone Drying Gale Half Hurricane Maeuvres Meteorology Naval Ships Storm Stormy Transit Typhoon Weather Wind Windy Conspiracy Lurcher Perverse
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This 1891 engraving from the Liszt Collection titled "The Naval Manoeuvres, H. M. S. 'Lurcher' Ships a Sea" takes us back in time to witness a series of intriguing moments on the open waters. With its source size measuring an impressive 3794 x 5086, every detail of this historical scene is beautifully captured. In this image, we are presented with five distinct snapshots that reveal the unpredictable nature of life at sea. The first panel showcases a peculiar sight—a perverse conspiracy of chairs seemingly arranged haphazardly on deck, leaving viewers pondering their purpose and origin. Moving along, we encounter a momentary mishap as someone is caught with their coat half on in the second frame. A humorous reminder that even amidst naval manoeuvres, human follies can still bring laughter to those onboard. The third panel depicts a serene aftermath following a fierce gale. It portrays crew members taking advantage of the drying day by hanging out wet garments and allowing them to sway gently in the wind—an ordinary yet symbolic act representing resilience against stormy weather conditions. "Sic Transit!" exclaims the fourth segment as it captures an evocative scene where sailors bid farewell to departing comrades or perhaps reflect upon their own transient existence within this vast maritime world. Finally, we witness camaraderie between shipmates inquiring about each other's progress—exchanging banter with one responding "Oh! Swimmingly". This lighthearted exchange encaps
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