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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. 'The ships composing the French squadron...[included] the Solferino and Magenta, two-deckers, ironclads, of 7000 tons burden, carrying fifty-two guns...the Normandie, La Gloire, La Couronne, Invincible, Provence, Heroine, and Flandre, frigates; the Caton, Ariel, and Faon, smaller vessels; the Reine Hortense, Imperial yacht. The squadron took its departure very quietly about nine o'clock in the morning'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A majestic sight unfolds as the French fleet departs Spithead in Portsmouth on a tranquil morning in August 1865. The International Naval Festival at its finest moment, this photograph captures the grandeur of naval power and international diplomacy. At the forefront of the procession are two ironclad warships, Solferino and Magenta, their imposing presence marked by smoke billowing from their funnels.
As the French squadron makes its quiet departure around 9 am, a flotilla of frigates - Normandie, La Gloire, La Couronne, Invincible, Provence, Heroine, and Flandre - follows closely behind. Smaller vessels like Caton, Ariel, and Faon bring up the rear.
This momentous event was documented by an unknown photographer for The Illustrated London News in 1865. As a testament to international relations during this era of naval warfare, the photograph showcases the might of European navies as they converge on Portsmouth's Spithead. A glimpse into history, this print collector's treasure is a window into the world of maritime power and diplomacy at its peak.
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