Home > Animals > Mammals > Dogs (Domestic) > Working > Great Dane
The War in Denmark: the Rolf Krake, Danish...gun-boat...engaging the Prussians before Düppel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The War in Denmark: the Rolf Krake, Danish...gun-boat...engaging the Prussians before Düppel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: the Rolf Krake, Danish iron-plated gun-boat, in the Venning Bund, engaging the Prussians before Duppel, 1864. View of the '...Rolf Krake, as she anchored in the creek or inlet of the Venning Bund, and opened fire upon the Prussians when they were attempting to storm the redoubts of Duppel...The Danish gun-boat is seen lying with her prow towards the mouth of the inlet, ready to slip her anchor and run out into the open sea, if the fire from the Broagerland batteries should become too hot for her...the Rolf Krake was fired at during an hour and a half by three different batteries, containing altogether fifteen or sixteen guns, most of them 24-pounder rifled guns. Although the Rolf Krake was hit about a hundred and fifty times by shot, shell, and shrapnel, besides an Immense number of rifle bullets; and although her rigging, bulwarks, funnel, and boats were a great deal cut up, yet, after the action, the hull, machinery, turrets, and guns were in perfect fighting order; and only three men had been slightly wounded...This is the only European iron-clad vessel that has been tested in actual warfare'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 38686063
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Armaments Armour Plated Armour Plating Armoured Baltic Sea Battleship Cannon Cannons Dano Prussian War Dramatic Duppel Sonderjylland Denmark Dybbol Sonderjylland Denmark Edwin Weedon Firing German Danish War Gunboat Gunship Ironclad Naval Ship Prusso Danish War Second Schleswig War Steam Ship Steamship Warships Weedon Edwin Dane Danes Warship
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Dogs (Domestic)
> Working
> Great Dane
> Europe
> Denmark
> Related Images
> Transportation
> Ships and Boats
EDITORS COMMENTS
A testament to Danish bravery and ingenuity, this photograph print captures a pivotal moment during the War of Denmark: Rolf Krake, an iron-plated gun-boat, engages Prussian forces before Düppel in 1864. As seen here, the Rolf Krake lies at anchor in the Venning Bund creek, its prow pointing towards the mouth of the inlet as it prepares to make a swift escape into open waters if needed.
Despite being under fire for an hour and a half by three Prussian batteries wielding fifteen or sixteen guns - including 24-pounder rifled cannons - Rolf Krake emerged unscathed. Although hit over 150 times by shot, shell, shrapnel, and rifle bullets, the gun-boat suffered only minor damage to its rigging, bulwarks, funnel, and boats.
The true marvel lies in the fact that despite this intense bombardment, Rolf Krake's hull machinery turrets and guns remained intact. Only three of her crew members were slightly wounded during the action - a testament to their training and bravery. This remarkable image serves as a reminder of Denmark's resilience in the face of adversity.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
