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The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch 'by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist. All classes of people in Denmark were naturally eager to show their appreciation of the services of the navy, which had held the sea during the whole winter, assisting the army, chasing and blockading the enemy, and concluding with a spirited naval combat - thus upholding the honour of Denmark, and her old historical renown for maritime prowess...the inhabitants of Copenhagen...mustered by thousands upon the ramparts of the citadel...The frigate Sjaeilland...and other ships of war, were seen at anchor; and shortly before noon the frigates Niels Juel; the Jylland, and the corvette Heimdal, steamed in a line past the Three-Crown Battery, and came to anchor, amidst enthusiastic cheers from the crews of the other ships and the crowds of spectators on shore. Almost immediately afterwards a royal salute was fired from the Sixtus Battery; the ships in the docks manned yards, and the royal barge was seen approaching from the Inner Port, rowing towards the fleet. It bore his Majesty the King, in Admiral's uniform, with a numerous suite. The fleet immediately manned yards and commenced firing royal salutes'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Honouring Heroism - A Royal Welcome for the North-Sea Squadron
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In this striking print, King Frederick VII of Denmark pays tribute to his nation's brave naval forces as they return to Copenhagen in April 1864. The monarch, resplendent in Admiral's uniform, is seen aboard a royal barge rowed towards the fleet anchored off-shore. Thousands of citizens have gathered on the ramparts of the citadel and along the docks to witness this momentous occasion.
The North-Sea Squadron has just concluded an impressive series of naval battles against enemy forces during Denmark's war with Prussia, demonstrating its prowess in upholding national honour and maritime traditions. As a symbol of appreciation for their valiant efforts, His Majesty is greeted by enthusiastic cheers from the crews on shore and at sea.
In this poignant scene, we see the King surrounded by his suite as he surveys the fleet that has just arrived: frigates Niels Juel, Jylland, and Sjaeilland; corvette Heimdal; and other warships. The air is filled with the sounds of royal salutes fired from Sixtus Battery, while yards are manned on ships in dock as a mark of respect for their monarch's presence.
This powerful image captures not only the grandeur of this momentous occasion but also the deep sense of national pride that has been stirred by Denmark's naval heroes.
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