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The Great Naval Review: sketch on Fort Monckton, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Naval Review: sketch on Fort Monckton, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Great Naval Review: sketch on Fort Monckton, 1856. Crowds watching a display by the Royal Navy off the Hampshire coast. As the Royal yacht steamed past the walls, the Saluting Battery fired in her honour, and then the people in the embrasures of the forts, on the slopes of the esplanade from Portsmouth to Southsea, from Blockhouse Fort to Monckton, crowded together to watch her. The approach to the Spit Buoy was marked by breathless expectation shown in every face turned anxiously towards the fast-sailing yacht and her attendant steamers...The Queen's yacht, emerging from the surrounding smoke, proceeded rapidly past Fort Monckton, meeting everywhere the same enthusiastic reception, and, having rounded into a position to return down the centre line, entered the squadron of gun-boats...and majestically proceeded on her way'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This sketch, titled 'The Great Naval Review: sketch on Fort Monckton, 1856,' transports us back in time to an extraordinary event off the Hampshire coast in England. The Royal Navy put on a grand display for the public, with the Royal yacht at the center of attention. The crowd, dressed in Victorian apparel, gathered eagerly at Fort Monckton and other forts, from Portsmouth to Southsea, to witness the spectacle. As the yacht approached, the Saluting Battery fired in its honor, signaling the beginning of the festivities. Every face in the crowd was filled with breathless expectation as they watched the fast-sailing yacht and its attendant steamers approach. The Queen's yacht, emerging from the surrounding smoke, received a warm reception as it passed Fort Monckton, with people cheering and waving from the forts and the esplanade. The yacht, having taken its place in the squadron of gun-boats, continued its majestic journey. This engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of the day's events. The people, dressed in their finest Victorian clothing, are a testament to the patriotic spirit of the era. The men, wearing hats and top hats, and the women, dressed in elegant dresses, are all focused on the event unfolding before them. The scene is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the fashion, military might, and tourist attractions of the Victorian era. The Great Naval Review was a day of excitement and entertainment for the people of England, and this sketch provides a captivating snapshot of the event. It serves as a reminder of the importance of naval warfare in the 19th century and the role of the press in documenting and sharing significant events with the public.
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