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Portuguese corvette Tamega firing on the SS Agnes, Pungwe River, East Africa (engraving)
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Portuguese corvette Tamega firing on the SS Agnes, Pungwe River, East Africa (engraving)
8631403 Portuguese corvette Tamega firing on the SS Agnes, Pungwe River, East Africa (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese corvette Tamega firing on the SS Agnes, Pungwe River, East Africa. Illustration from Black and White. A Weekly Illustrated Record and Review, 30 May, 1891.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving captures a dramatic moment in history as the Portuguese corvette Tamega fires on the SS Agnes in the Pungwe River of East Africa. The intensity of the battle is palpable as the steamship and gunboat clash against each other, with flags flying high representing their respective empires.
The artist, Henry Charles Seppings Wright, skillfully depicts the chaos and danger of this maritime confrontation in stunning detail. The black and white composition adds to the sense of urgency and tension in this scene from 1891.
As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported back to a time when colonial powers vied for control over territories in Africa. The presence of a shark swimming ominously nearby serves as a reminder of the unforgiving nature of these waters.
The Portuguese corvette's cannons blaze with fury as it engages its adversary, showcasing both technological prowess and military might. This image serves as a testament to the turbulent era of imperialism and exploration that shaped our world.
Through this engraving, we are given a glimpse into a bygone era where nations clashed over land and resources, leaving behind stories of bravery, conflict, and conquest etched forever into history.
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