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Reinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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Reinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Reinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns and carriages of the battery 4th Battalion Royal Artillery, 1862. The storekeeper's department was engaged during the whole of the day in shipping the residue of her freight, consisting of 120 tons of Armstrong shot, the 12-pound battery of rifled guns and their appurtenances. There was also embarked an ample provision of warm military clothing, consisting of, for each man, two pairs of woollen drawers, one sheepskin overcoat, one pair of sealskin mits, one pair of Canadian boots, two pairs of worsted stockings, one sealskin cap with ear-mufflers, one chamois-leather waistcoat, one comforter, one jersey, and two merino undervests. The Calcutta left Woolwich pier on Sunday morning at ten, having previously shipped in addition forty-six troop horses, which, by the superior arrangement afforded by the hydraulic-cranes, are now hoisted on board and berthed without danger or inconvenience. Thirty snow-sledges were also shipped, a similar allotment having been supplied to each former battery now on the voyage'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Reinforcements for Canada - Shipping Sledges on Board the Calcutta at Woolwich, 1862
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is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the logistical efforts involved in sending military supplies and reinforcements to Canada during the mid-19th century. The image, taken by W. Thomas for the Illustrated London News, depicts the Calcutta, a British naval vessel, docked at Woolwich with soldiers and workers busy loading the ship with essential equipment. The primary focus of the photograph is the 12-pound battery of rifled guns and their carriages being loaded onto the Calcutta. The storekeeper's department is seen engaged in the process, with 120 tons of Armstrong shot and an ample provision of warm military clothing being shipped as well. Each soldier was to receive two pairs of woollen drawers, one sheepskin overcoat, one pair of sealskin mits, one pair of Canadian boots, two pairs of worsted stockings, one sealskin cap with ear-mufflers, one chamois-leather waistcoat, one comforter, one jersey, and two merino undervests. The Calcutta, which had previously shipped forty-six troop horses, was now hoisting thirty snow-sledges on board. Each former battery on the voyage had been supplied with a similar allotment of sledges. The superior arrangement afforded by the hydraulic-cranes allowed for the horses and sledges to be hoisted on board without danger or inconvenience. This photograph provides a fascinating insight into the extensive preparations required to send military reinforcements to Canada during this period. The dedication and organization of the British military and logistical teams are evident in the meticulous loading of the Calcutta, ensuring that the soldiers and their equipment were well-equipped for the harsh Canadian winter conditions.
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