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Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching)
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Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching)
7341768 Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 34.2x23.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas McLean (publisher)
(caricature) Text in English below image. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, seaman's
The ship's cook is preparing dinner. Although he is plucking a fresh chicken, most meat used was preserved in barrels of salt. Hard biscuit was more common than fresh bread. Fruit and vegetables went bad quickly and soon ran out on long journeys. The smoking chimney shows the galley (kitchen) stove is lit. No other fires were allowed on wooden ships no matter how cold it was because of the risk of fire.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38288728
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking', 1831 captures the bustling activity of meal preparation on board a ship in the 19th century. The colored etching depicts the ship's cook plucking a fresh chicken, showcasing the challenges and limitations of food preservation at sea during that time.
In this scene, we see that most meat was preserved in barrels of salt, while hard biscuit was more common than fresh bread. Fruit and vegetables were scarce and quickly spoiled on long journeys, highlighting the difficulties faced by sailors in maintaining a balanced diet.
The smoking chimney from the galley stove indicates that cooking is underway despite the strict regulations against open fires on wooden ships to prevent accidents. The attention to detail in this artwork provides insight into daily life aboard a naval vessel, where meals were essential for sustaining crew members during their voyages.
This print serves as a historical record of maritime cuisine practices and offers viewers a glimpse into the culinary challenges faced by sailors navigating treacherous waters. It reminds us of the resourcefulness required to feed crews at sea and underscores the importance of food preparation in sustaining life onboard naval vessels.
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