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The French Squadron in Position, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The French Squadron in Position, 1850. Warships off Cherbourg in northern France for a naval review. The French fleet was under the command of Admiral Parseval-Dechesnes, and had been brought from the Mediterranean for the sole purpose of being reviewed by the President of the Republic. As it lay in the roads, it presented a magnificent sight when viewed from the Quai Napoleon. There were no less than eight first-rate line-of-battle ships moored in two lines...The yachts also, that had guns, fired salutes of twenty-one guns; and amid the thunder of the cannon and the roaring cheers of the crews, caught up from ship to ship, and running for many miles, from the breakwater to the town bridges, and from the eastern side to the dockyard shores...the lightning flashes of nearly 2000 pieces of ordnance crashed forth with a tremendous roar...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print depicts The French Squadron in Position, off the coast of Cherbourg, France, in 1850. The French fleet, under the command of Admiral Parseval-Dechesnes, had been brought from the Mediterranean for a naval review by the President of the Republic. In the calm waters of the harbor, eight first-rate line-of-battle ships are moored in two lines, creating a breathtaking sight. The yachts, equipped with guns, add to the impressive display as they fire salutes of twenty-one guns, their cannons joining the chorus of thunderous roars from nearly 2000 pieces of ordnance. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, captures the grandeur and power of the French Navy during the Victorian era. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century naval warfare and the awe-inspiring spectacle of a naval review. This engraving, a testament to the rich maritime history of France and Britain, continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and historical significance.
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