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Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. Creator: Unknown. Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. Creator: Unknown. Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Council held at Varna on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper", 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"
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Allies Ally Commander Council Crimean War Meeting Ottoman Empire Turkey Turkish Varna Bulgaria Armed Services
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This print depicts a significant moment during the Crimean War, as diplomats and military leaders from the allied forces of Britain and France gathered for a council on board the Ottoman steamer "Shehper" in Varna, Bulgaria, in 1854. The Crimean War, which lasted from 1853 to 1856, was a major European conflict fought between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, with the involvement of various European powers. The "Shehper," an Ottoman steamer, served as a temporary venue for the important meeting between the allies, as they strategized and planned their next moves in the ongoing war. The council was likely held to discuss military operations, diplomatic negotiations, or both, as the allied forces sought to gain the upper hand against their Russian adversaries. The image shows a group of men, dressed in the uniforms of their respective armed forces, gathered around a table, deep in conversation. The commander of the council, likely a British or French officer, stands at the head of the table, gesturing animatedly as he speaks. Soldiers and sailors can be seen in the background, standing at attention or milling about the deck of the steamer. This historic print, which was published in "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper" in London between December 1853 and December 1854, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and military dynamics of the Crimean War. The "Shehper" and its passengers, including the council members, represent the complex web of alliances and tensions that characterized the 19th century European political landscape. Today, this print serves as a reminder of the important role that diplomacy and military strategy play in shaping the course of history.
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