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Greytown - from a recent sketch, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Greytown - from a recent sketch, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Greytown - from a recent sketch, 1857. The place is interesting as the head-quarters of Captain Erskine's squadron. In the Sketch you look to the west: the anchorage and harbour are out of sight, on the right hand: inside these were, at the time the Sketch was taken, the gun-boats Pioneer, Intrepid, and Victor, with the corvettes Cossack and Archer, and the frigate Arrogant at anchor...The last accounts from Central America represent General Walker's position as exceedingly critical; indeed, it seems very doubtful whether he will be able to hold out much longer...It appears Mr. Vanderbilt, the celebrated shipowner, has been planning lately how to regain possession of those river and lake steamers which he accuses Walker of having taken from him without rendering due compensation, and upon which the Filibuster General depends entirely for his supplies and reinforcements'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Greytown, 1857: A Sketch of a Bygone Era This image, titled 'Greytown - from a recent sketch, 1857,' offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the small settlement of Greytown, on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, was the headquarters of Captain Erskine's squadron. The sketch, created in 1857, invites us to look to the west, beyond the harbor and anchorage, which are hidden from view. At the time this image was captured, the gunboats Pioneer, Intrepid, and Victor, along with the corvettes Cossack and Archer, and the frigate Arrogant, were anchored in the protected waters. The scene carries an air of intrigue, as the last reports from Central America painted a grim picture for General Walker's position. It seemed increasingly unlikely that he would be able to hold out much longer against the opposition forces. Adding to the tension, recent news indicated that the renowned American shipowner, Cornelius Vanderbilt, was planning a daring move to reclaim the river and lake steamers that he believed Walker had taken from him without proper compensation. These vessels were essential to the Filibuster General's supplies and reinforcements, making Vanderbilt's intentions a significant threat to Walker's tenuous hold on Greytown. The image stands as a testament to the complex and tumultuous events unfolding in Central America during the mid-19th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the political and military landscape of the time. The unknown artist's skillful rendition of Greytown's harbor and the anchored fleet adds depth and detail to the historical narrative, allowing us to connect with a bygone era.
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