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Burning of the Floating Batteries before Gibraltar
Burning of the Floating Batteries before Gibraltar - Siege of Gibraltar, 1782.
1782
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1780s 1782 Batteries Battery Burning Flames Floating Gibraltar Pointing Siege Telescope
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This evocative image captures the moment of the Burning of the Floating Batteries before Gibraltar during the Siege of 1782. The Spanish forces, determined to take control of the strategic British stronghold, had constructed a fleet of makeshift batteries, mounted on ships and anchored in the Bay of Algeciras. The British Navy, under the command of Vice-Admiral Lord Howe, responded with a daring and decisive counterattack. In this scene, British soldiers and sailors are seen on the shore, pointing towards the horizon with telescopes, monitoring the progress of the naval bombardment. Plumes of smoke rise from the Spanish batteries as they are engulfed in flames. The ships, now ablaze, are a testament to the power and determination of the British forces. The Burning of the Floating Batteries was a significant turning point in the Siege of Gibraltar, which lasted from June 1779 to February 1783. The success of the British Navy's attack not only prevented the Spanish from reinforcing their troops but also boosted morale and strengthened the British hold on the Rock. This image, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the intensity and drama of the naval warfare of the late 18th century. It serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience of the sailors and soldiers who fought in these battles, as well as the strategic importance of Gibraltar to European power struggles.
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