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Careening Bay, Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
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Careening Bay, Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
Careening Bay, Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Little more than twelve months ago the docks and harbours of Sebastopol Bay...were crowded with that powerful Russian fleet which was destined to take possession of Constantinople on the first favourable opportunity. And now...the only vestige of the Russian vessels...is the fragment of a dredging machine. The proud fleet which Admiral Nachimoff commanded...lies at the bottom of the bay, while the chief portion of the sailors who manned it have been killed or disabled in their vain attempt to hold possession of Sebastopol. Should the Allies shift the campaign from the neighbourhood of the ruined city to some point further north, as is highly probable, Careening Bay may once more become as lonely a spot as it was before the Russian invasion of the Crimea'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Careening Bay, Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856, is a poignant image capturing the desolation of Sebastopol Bay following the Russian withdrawal from the Crimean War. The once bustling harbor, filled with the mighty Russian fleet just over a year ago, now stands eerily quiet. The only remnants of the Russian occupation are the fragments of a dredging machine, a stark reminder of the destruction and loss that took place. Admiral Nachimoff's proud fleet, which had been anchored in the bay, lies at the bottom of the sea, taking with it the lives of many sailors who had valiantly tried to defend their possession of Sebastopol. The scene is described in the "Illustrated London News" from 1856, which reports that should the Allies shift their campaign from the area, Careening Bay may once again become as isolated as it was before the Russian invasion of the Crimea. This evocative engraving by J. A. Crowe offers a glimpse into the historical significance of Careening Bay and the events that transpired there during the Crimean War. The image, published in the "Illustrated London News," is a testament to the power of journalism in documenting history and preserving the memory of important events for future generations.
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