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View from the Deck of the Upton Castle Transport, of the British Army Landing
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View from the Deck of the Upton Castle Transport, of the British Army Landing
STC217063 View from the Deck of the Upton Castle Transport, of the British Army Landing, 29th November 1810, from Sixteen Views of Places in the Persian Gulph, taken in the Years 1809-10 illustrative of the Proceedings of the Forces employ d on the expedition sent from Bombay, engraved by I. Clark, published 1813 (aquatint) by Temple, R. (fl.1809-10) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mauritius; A few months after the Battle of Grand-Port, the British assembled a larger expeditionary force on the island of Rodrigues - 350 miles to the east of Mauritius. They then set sail in six vessels under Albemarle Bertie and landed on the 29th November 1810 in the north of the island. Some ten thousand men under Sir John Abercromby set foot near Cap Malheureux and at once began to march against Port Louis. After a few sporadic attacks, the French troops retreated into Port Louis. Two thousand more British troops landed at Petite RiviAre, on the west, on the fourth day, and prepared to attack Port Louis from the south. The French defences were overcome and on the 3rd December 1810 the French capitulation was signed. So ended ninety years of French occupation; #119; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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View from the Deck of the Upton Castle Transport, of the British Army Landing
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. This print captures a historic moment in time - the British army landing on Mauritius on November 29th, 1810. The image showcases the view from the deck of the Upton Castle Transport, one of six vessels that carried this expeditionary force to Rodrigues Island. As we gaze upon this scene, we witness a significant turning point in history. Just months after their defeat at Grand-Port, the British regrouped and assembled a formidable force under Albemarle Bertie. With Sir John Abercromby leading ten thousand men towards Cap Malheureux, they embarked on their mission to reclaim Mauritius from French occupation. The composition reveals an air of anticipation and determination as troops prepare for battle. The vastness of the ocean stretches out before them while land looms in sight - Port Louis awaits their arrival. The calm waters mirror both hope and uncertainty as these brave soldiers embark on their mission. Through skilled engraving by I. Clark and published by R. Temple in 1813, this aquatint print immortalizes a crucial moment in history when French rule came to an end after ninety years. It serves as a reminder of courage and resilience exhibited by those who fought for freedom. Displayed proudly within a private collection today, this artwork continues to evoke emotions and spark curiosity about past events that have shaped our world's present landscape.
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