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HMS Cossack and Tartar, probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite)
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HMS Cossack and Tartar, probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite)
7341810 HMS Cossack and Tartar, probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 27.3x37 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Captain George Pechell Mends
Drawing inscribed lower left; Cossack Cap. Cockburn / & Tartar Cap. Dunlop -[?] Town Jan 1857.
Both these ships were being built for the Russians in 1854 by Pitcher of Northfleet, on the Thames, when they were confiscated and instead commissioned for the Navy as a consequence of the Crimean War. Of the same design, both were wooden screw corvettes of 1296 tons, 195 x 39 ft, but of different armament. The Cossack (ex-'Witjas) mounted twenty 8-inch guns: the Tartar (ex-'Wojn') mounted two 110-pdrs, four 40-pdrs and fourteen 8-inch. They were launched within two days of each other on 15 and 17 May 1854 and were eventually broken up by Castle's at Charlton, also on the Thames, Tartar in 1866 and Cossack in 1875. Some of Cossack's Baltic service is visually recorded in the Baltic album of Captain (late Admiral Sir) Edward Gennys Fanshawe who commanded her there in 1855-1856 (PAI4673 and following).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning graphite print captures the HMS 'Cossack' and 'Tartar' in all their glory, most likely on the North American station in January 1857. The intricate details of the ships, drawn by Captain George Pechell Mends, showcase the craftsmanship and power of these vessels during a significant period in naval history.
Originally built for the Russians in 1854 by Pitcher of Northfleet on the Thames, both ships were confiscated due to the Crimean War and instead commissioned for the Navy. The 'Cossack' and 'Tartar' were wooden screw corvettes with different armaments but shared a similar design. Despite their impressive size and firepower, they met their eventual fate at Castle's shipyard at Charlton on the Thames - 'Tartar' was broken up in 1866 while 'Cossack' followed suit in 1875.
The historical significance of these two ships is evident through this detailed drawing, providing a glimpse into naval warfare during this era. From their origins as Russian vessels to serving under British command, the story of HMS 'Cossack' and 'Tartar' is beautifully captured in this timeless piece from National Maritime Museum's collection.
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