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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French Minister receiving Admiral Seymour, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French Minister receiving Admiral Seymour, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French Minister receiving Admiral Seymour, 1865. '...the Duke of Somerset and the members of the Board of Admiralty, accompanied by the Naval Commander-in-Chief, the Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth, and the Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard, visited [M. Prosper de Chasseloup-Laubat] the French Minister of Marine'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Symbolic Greeting at The International Naval Festival**
This historic photograph, printed in black and white, captures a poignant moment during the International Naval Festival held in Portsmouth, England in 1865. French Minister of Marine M. Prosper de Chasseloup-Laubat is warmly received by Admiral Sir Michael Seymour on behalf of the British Admiralty. Accompanying them are prominent figures including the Duke of Somerset and members of the Board of Admiralty.
The photograph, published in The Illustrated London News, showcases a significant moment in international relations between Britain and France during a time when tensions were high following the Crimean War. This festival marked an important step towards improved diplomatic ties between nations at sea. Admiral Seymour's greeting to M. Chasseloup-Laubat represents a gesture of goodwill and cooperation.
The photograph is rendered with precision by an unknown artist, capturing every detail from the dignified attire worn by both men to the ceremonial bugler standing nearby. The image serves as a testament to the power of diplomacy in fostering peaceful relations between nations, even during times of great turmoil.
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