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'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 5, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
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'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 5, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 5, 1891, 1891. The Channel Squadron at Portland: a Sham Fight. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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This front cover image from the December 5, 1891 issue of The Graphic, an illustrated weekly newspaper from Victorian England, showcases an intriguing scene of the Channel Squadron at Portland. The engraving depicts a sham fight, a training exercise commonly used in the Royal Navy during the 19th century to prepare sailors and soldiers for actual warfare. In the image, a large crowd of onlookers, including men in military uniforms and civilians, gather on the shoreline to watch the spectacle. Convicts, dressed in striped uniforms, are among the participants, likely serving as prisoners used for such exercises. The Channel Fleet, a significant naval force during this era, is represented by various ships anchored in the background. The Channel Squadron at Portland was a common location for these sham fights due to the sheltered waters providing a safe environment for such exercises. The soldiers and sailors are seen engaged in a mock battle, with swords clashing and muskets firing, as they hone their skills in preparation for potential conflicts. This evocative print, from The Graphic, Volume 44, July to December, 1891, offers a fascinating glimpse into the military training practices of the Victorian era in England. The image, though its creator remains unknown, serves as a testament to the importance of military readiness and the role of the Royal Navy in maintaining peace and order during this period.
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