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Photographic Print : Kinburn Fort, and the Spit of Otchakoff - the Expeditionary Fleet in the Ice, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Kinburn Fort, and the Spit of Otchakoff - the Expeditionary Fleet in the Ice, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kinburn Fort, and the Spit of Otchakoff - the Expeditionary Fleet in the Ice, 1856. Crimean War, Black Sea:soldiers and sailors shooting and skating, carrying hay on shore...French ships all housed in...A small channel was then open, which prevents an attack from Otchakoff...every rope is like an iron bar, our decks and ships are one mass of ice, and boiling water is obliged to be poured on them to let anything go. As to telling how many fingers you have...an impossibility. Our meat has even to be sawed up...The fort is now well secured against surprise; the men have received their new clothing, with plenty of provisions; the Commodore has no fear of the Russians getting hold of it again. The French have three floating batteries, two steamers, three gun-boats, and a hospital ship; and are in good spirits. We have a steam-frigate and paddle-steamer between Kinburn and Odessa.'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Kinburn Fort and the Spit of Otchakoff during the Crimean War in 1856. Witness the extraordinary scene of soldiers and sailors engaged in battle and frolic on the ice, as the Expeditionary Fleet braves the harsh Black Sea conditions. This rare, historic image, sourced from Heritage Images, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Add this unique piece to your decor and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 16.6cm (12" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Kinburn Fort and the Spit of Otchakoff: The Expeditionary Fleet in the Ice, 1856" is an evocative photograph capturing the harsh realities of the Crimean War, as depicted in an article from the "Illustrated London News" published in 1856. The image showcases the French Expeditionary Fleet bravely enduring the icy conditions of the Black Sea, with Kinburn Fort and the Spit of Otchakoff in the background. The soldiers and sailors in the photograph are seen engaged in a unique blend of military duties and winter pastimes, with some shooting at targets while others are ice-skating. The French ships, encased in thick ice, are a testament to the extreme weather conditions that the fleet had to endure. A small channel had been carved out to prevent an attack from Otchakoff, a Russian stronghold. The conditions were so severe that the sailors' ropes had frozen solid, turning them into immovable iron bars. The decks and ships were a solid mass of ice, necessitating the use of boiling water to keep anything functioning. The soldiers' fingers were so numb that identifying them was an impossibility, and even their meat had to be sawed up. Despite the challenging circumstances, the French forces were well-prepared, with ample provisions and new clothing. The Commodore expressed no fear of a Russian attack, as the fort was now secure against surprise. The French fleet was equipped with three floating batteries, two steamers, three gun-boats, and a hospital ship. The British fleet, with a steam-frigate and paddle-steamer, was stationed between Kinburn and Odessa for added protection. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of war during the Crimean War, with soldiers and sailors bravely enduring the extreme weather conditions to protect their territories and maintain their morale.
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