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Departure from Gravesend of Troops for India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Departure from Gravesend of Troops for India, 1858. During the last fortnight there have been several large embarkations of troops for India and China from this place, which has added not a little to the usual bustle of this important roadstead. On Tuesday week the Eastern Monarch, a new and beautiful clipper ship, without exception one of the handsomest vessels ever built, embarked 800 men for tho East, and took her departure the same evening. The men all seemed in most excellent spirits, and loudly cheered, and were responded to by the numerous passenger vessels they met in their progress down the river [Thames]'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Departure from Gravesend of Troops for India, 1858" is an evocative and historically significant photograph from the 19th century, capturing the moment of departure of British troops for India aboard the Eastern Monarch, a newly built clipper ship. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, documents the bustling activity of Gravesend, Kent, England, as several large embarkations of troops for India and China took place. The Eastern Monarch, hailed as one of the most beautiful vessels ever built, set sail with 800 men on board, all in high spirits as they waved and cheered, greeted by the numerous passenger vessels they encountered in the Thames River. The print, which showcases the elegance of the clipper ship against the backdrop of the river and the industrial landscape of Gravesend, offers a glimpse into the patriotic fervor and the logistical efforts involved in transporting troops during this era of naval warfare and colonial expansion. The photograph, despite being unsigned, is a testament to the power of the press in documenting and preserving historical moments, providing valuable insights into the military, geographical, and social aspects of the time.
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