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Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript)
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Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript)
7339519 Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 32x42 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown
The flourishing cartouche suggests that this was an officer's conversation piece.
Ottoman forces brutally subdued the Greek revolution in the Peloponnese. An allied British, French and Russian fleet intervened but their show of force escalated into a major battle.
North at 270 degrees, ungraduated, no soundings.
Shows the positions of English, French, Russian and Turkish ships with a coloured key. A list of numbers of casualties and notes about Tunisian ships and a Russian frigate, appear to be additions in a different hand.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38288458
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Ottoman Ottoman Empire Ottoman Period Stratagem Strategy Battle Field Greece Greek
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This stunning colored manuscript print depicts the Plan of the Battle of Navarino, which took place on 21 October 1827. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring to life this historic naval confrontation between Ottoman forces and the allied British, French, and Russian fleet.
The flourishing cartouche suggests that this was an officer's conversation piece, showcasing the positions of English, French, Russian, and Turkish ships with a colored key. The battle escalated from a show of force into a major conflict as the allies intervened in support of Greek revolutionaries in the Peloponnese region.
The map is oriented with north at 270 degrees and includes notes about casualties as well as Tunisian ships and a Russian frigate. It provides valuable insight into the strategy and plan of attack used during this significant event in European history.
As you gaze upon this artwork, you can almost feel the tension and chaos of battle unfolding before your eyes. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought bravely for their beliefs on that fateful day in 1827.
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