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THE ISLE OF MUSSOWAH, IN THE RED SEA, THE HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE ABYSSINIAN RELIEF MISSION, 1865. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The Isle of Mussowah, in the Red Sea, the head-quarters of the Abyssinian Relief Mission, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant S. S. Jacob, of the Bombay Staff Corps, Assistant Engineer at Aden, of '...the head-quarters, at present, of the Special Mission sent to effect the release of the Abyssinian captives and the place where Consul Cameron used to reside...Mussowah,...belonging now to the dominions of the Pacha of Egypt, is an island, about half a mile long and a quarter of a mile broad, only a few hundred yards from the African coast. Like many other islands in the Red Sea, it is of coral formation, and elevated from 12 to 20 ft. above the level of the sea. There is not a spring of water to be found in the island; not a tree or blade of grass for the eye to rest on. Half the island is used as a Mussulman burying-ground, near which is the Roman Catholic chapel, shown to the left (the east). Christians are not allowed to bury on the island, but find a resting-place for their dead in another island (Tawil Oude) shown at the extreme right...The other half of Mussowah is inhabited, but the few miserable houses and mat huts comprise the whole town...Turkish steamers run from Suez to Jeddah, whence native boats come across to Mussowah'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865. The Isle of Mussowah, in the Red Sea, the head-quarters of the Abyssinian Relief Mission, 1865. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609545103
THE BRITISH CHANNEL SQUADRON ENTERING CHERBOURG HARBOUR, 1865. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, [northern France], 1865. View '...from a sketch by our special artist...The first to round the point was the Royal yacht Osborne, while, at the same moment, a salute was fired by the guns of the fort. Immediately afterwards followed the Admiralty yacht Enchantress, and then, slowly wheeling round, came the Edgar, with her lofty masts, her sides and poop towering far out of the water, and the two broad white stripes which mark her tiers of guns broken at intervals by the portholes through which peeped the cannon, ready to return the compliment she was about to receive. As she passed the end of the breakwater the Magenta fired a salute of eleven guns, which was immediately returned by the English Admiral's ship with one of nineteen guns...The low, broad, ungainly vessel with the circular turrets on her deck, which comes behind the flagship, is the Royal Sovereign...The other ironclads, following each other at quarter-mile distance, are shown to the left hand. The Enchantress is near the right-hand corner, with a French Government steamer beyond. At the extreme left corner, in the fore part of the view, is a steamer with a party of excursionists, her rigging gaily decked with many flags'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865. The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, 1865. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609542418
THE KING OF DENMARK VISITING THE NORTH-SEA SQUADRON ON ITS RETURN TO COPENHAGEN, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch 'by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist. All classes of people in Denmark were naturally eager to show their appreciation of the services of the navy, which had held the sea during the whole winter, assisting the army, chasing and blockading the enemy, and concluding with a spirited naval combat - thus upholding the honour of Denmark, and her old historical renown for maritime prowess...the inhabitants of Copenhagen...mustered by thousands upon the ramparts of the citadel...The frigate Sjaeilland...and other ships of war, were seen at anchor; and shortly before noon the frigates Niels Juel; the Jylland, and the corvette Heimdal, steamed in a line past the Three-Crown Battery, and came to anchor, amidst enthusiastic cheers from the crews of the other ships and the crowds of spectators on shore. Almost immediately afterwards a royal salute was fired from the Sixtus Battery; the ships in the docks manned yards, and the royal barge was seen approaching from the Inner Port, rowing towards the fleet. It bore his Majesty the King, in Admiral's uniform, with a numerous suite. The fleet immediately manned yards and commenced firing royal salutes'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609487269
VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TO SWEDEN: EMBARKATION IN THE ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE…, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: embarkation in the royal yacht Osborne at Gottenborg - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia. '...the landing-place in front of the yacht Osborne was kept by a detachment of Swedish artillery...The local authorities also erected stands with braziers in them, to show light to the procession, while the carriages of the Royal party moved from the railway station to the wharf. The Royal yacht contributed to this animated night-scene the fire of blue lights, which made it as bright as day, and threw over the upturned faces on the quay, and on the masts and rigging of the ships a glare, from which the scarlet uniforms of the narrow line of marines on the poop-deck shone out more brightly by contrast; and when, by-and-by, the band advanced to play on board during dinnertime, the glitter of the helmets and swords, added to the cocked hats and uniforms already upon deck, made up a very pretty piece of ship effect. The Royal party dined and slept on board the Osborne, which, early next morning, made a smooth passage across the Sound and entered the port of Elsinore'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: embarkation in the royal yacht Osborne…, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609486875
THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES EMBARKING AT DUNDEE FOR DENMARK ON SATURDAY LAST, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. '...the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their infant son, Prince Albert Victor, embarked at the Queen's Quay, in the harbour of Dundee, on their voyage to Copenhagen. The scene presented by the streets, which were densely thronged by the workpeople just released from the spinning-mills, manufactories, and dockyards for their Saturday half-holiday, was of the most animated description...the Royal carriage passed under the triumphal arch...commemorative of the Royal visit of 1844...the volunteers were ranged as a guard of honour, and at the jetty the band was stationed and received the Royal pair with the notes of the National Anthem...At length, plying its ten oars vigorously and displaying the Royal standard, the barge [of the Osborne] came alongside...(Our Special Artist made his sketch at the moment when the Prince and Princess stepped into the barge.) As the barge moved away a cordial cheer was once more raised, uttered, no doubt, with best wishes for a safe and speedy return. About half an hour afterwards another barge came alongside for the baby Prince, who, in charge of his nurse, had been driven quietly and unobservedly from the station'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609485785
THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND: TAURANGA HARBOUR, WITH THE CAMP OF THE HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE 68TH..., 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The War in New Zealand: Tauranga Harbour, with the camp of the head-quarters of the 68th and 43rd regiments, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Colonel Carey of '...one of the finest natural havens and one of the greatest future cities of the north island...The Durham and Monmouth Redoubts appear at opposite angles of the...encampment...H.M.S. Miranda is seen lying at anchor, having disembarked a portion of the Tauranga field force; vessels of 300 or 400 tons may come up at all tides to the landing-place in front of the camp. The surrounding country is intensely cultivated...The singularly-shaped mountain which overlooks the water is Mount Monganui - a landmark visible far away...The harbour is magnificent, with accommodation for an immense amount of shipping...The tents of the soldiery are placed on the incline of a fine clover-clad bank...The Monmouth Redoubt has been formed from an old Maori path. It is situated on the edge of the cliff that overhangs the beach, three of its faces being surmounted with parapets with bastions, on one of which a 12-pounder Armstrong gun is posted...To the left of this redoubt, looking seaward, there are the rugged and broken remains of an old native work called The Tombs'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The War in New Zealand: Tauranga Harbour, with the camp of the head-quarters of the 68th..., 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609484940
THE WAR IN AMERICA: FORT LAFAYETTE, THE FEDERAL BASTILLE FOR POLITICAL PRISONERS, 1862. CREATOR: SMYTH.
The War in America: Fort Lafayette, the Federal Bastille for political prisoners, 1862. 'The traveller to America who enters the beautiful harbour of New York...will observe, on the right hand in passing the channel known as "The Narrows," a solitary fort on an island at some distance from the shore...Our Engraving is taken from the water, near Staten Island...For the last fifteen months Fort Lafayette (like its sister forts in the harbours of Boston and Baltimore) [had] been filled with political prisoners...On the 27th of November, little more than three weeks after the triumphs of the Democrats in New York, it took the opportunity of "Thanksgiving," which is annually celebrated throughout the North on that day...to order the liberation of all political prisoners in Forts Lafayette, Warren, MacHenry, and Delaware. On that morning the gloomy gates wore opened and the prisoners were set free without stipulation or condition. Fort Lafayette at present contains only its customary garrison for the defence of the channel, and it is to be hoped will never again be employed for any less legitimate purpose...The fort is not of great value as a means of defence, having been almost superseded in utility by Fort Hamilton...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The War in America: Fort Lafayette, the Federal Bastille for political prisoners, 1862. Creator: Smyth. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609484485
THE TOWN AND PORT OF NASSAU, NEW PROVIDENCE, BAHAMA ISLANDS, 1864. CREATOR: MASON JACKSON.
The town and port of Nassau, New Providence, Bahama Islands, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by an officer of the 1st West India Regiment. 'The Bahama Islands...derive a certain political importance from their position, more especially since the blockade of the Southern States by the Federal Army. The port...being at no great distance from the coast of Florida, and commanding the nearest entrance to the navigation of the Gulf of Mexico; with an easy run, moreover, to Bermuda...or to Wilmington, South Carolina...has become a great entrepôt for the blockade-breaking trade...The large gate in the foreground is the entrance to the grounds of Government House. The cathedral is in the centre...The two long buildings seen beyond the cottages in the foreground are the barracks. The harbour is very spacious, and formed by the long strip of rocky ground called "Hog Island"...There is also a dock, in which a "blockader" is seen undergoing repair. The vessel beyond the cathedral tower is the Lizzie...Another blockade-runner is just crossing the bar and coming into port with colours flying, denoting a successful run...it is a common thing to see the steamers come into the port of Nassau with their masts shot away or their hulls pierced by shot'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The town and port of Nassau, New Providence, Bahama Islands, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 609484400
LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE BRISBANE BRIDGE, QUEENSLAND, NEW SOUTH WALES, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. 'The foundation-stone of the new bridge to connect the north and south portions of the city...was laid, on the 22nd of August, by Sir G. F. Bowen...The structure thus commenced, from the designs of Messrs. Robson and I'Anson, engineers, is to be an iron lattice bridge...The actual cost is estimated at from £50,000 to £60,000, which will be defrayed by the Corporation of the city of Brisbane. The ceremony of laying the first stone was witnessed by some fifteen hundred persons admitted within the inclosure, besides three or four thousand unprivileged spectators who crowded both banks of the river...The platform, or dais, approached by a flight of steps from the river embankment, was occupied by Sir G. F. Bowen, Lady Bowen...the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, with several members of their bodies; the Mayor, Aldermen, and municipal officers; the superintending engineer, Mr. T. Oldham; [and] the contractor, Mr. J. Bourne...There was a guard of honour formed of the Volunteer Rifles, under Captain Denry. A band of music performed the National Anthem, and the blue ensign was hoisted on the arrival of the Governor'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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