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The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. One of the most exciting and agreeable sights that takes place on a vessel of war...When the boatswain pipes to man yards, the Jacks, all eager and willing to obtain the loftiest and most important position on the yards or shrouds, answer this call with the greatest alacrity...The following exciting scene occurred with the fleet at Spithead on the occasion of her Majesty's presence before her departure for Cherbourg: All at once the sailors could be seen swarming up the shrouds like bees, covering the rigging as they mounted higher and higher, climbing out along the yards till rows of men fringed every spar. There was a little pause till the Royal Albert gave the signal with the first gun, and then on the instant...the Royal salute ran along the line from ship to ship, darting from the tall massive sides of the men-of-war in broad red streaks of flame and clouds of smoke till the very air seemed to move and vibrate under the heavy concussions, and all save the upper spars of the fleet was hidden in the white clouds of powder smoke...the ships in the harbour manned yards, while another salvo thundered from the saluting-battery below the town. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858" is an intriguing photograph that captures an exhilarating moment in maritime history. The image, taken from the pages of the "Illustrated London News" in 1858, depicts sailors eagerly responding to the boatswain's pipe as they scramble up the rigging of a naval vessel in preparation for a royal salute. The scene unfolds at Spithead during Her Majesty's visit to Cherbourg before her departure. As the boatswain pipes to man yards, the sailors, eager to secure the most desirable positions on the yards or shrouds, answer the call with alacrity. In a flash, the sailors can be seen swarming up the shrouds like bees, covering the rigging as they climb higher and higher, clinging to the yards in rows. The moment is tense, as the sailors await the signal from the Royal Albert, which gives the command with the first gun. Instantly, the royal salute runs along the line of ships, darting from the tall, massive sides of the men-of-war in broad red streaks of flame and clouds of smoke. The ships in the harbor man their yards, and another salvo thunders from the saluting battery below the town. This photograph offers a glimpse into the excitement and energy that surrounded naval ceremonies during the Victorian era. The sailors' dedication and discipline are evident as they respond to the boatswain's call and prepare for the royal salute. The image is a testament to the importance of tradition and the pride and loyalty of the sailors of the time. The creator of this photograph is unknown, but it remains a captivating reminder of a bygone era in maritime history.
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