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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:...the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865. Creator: Smyth
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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:...the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865. Creator: Smyth
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: arrival of the French fleet - the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865. '...the flag of the Minister of Marine received a salute from the Victory, stationed in the harbour. This salute the Solferino, not wishing to be outdone in courtesy, returned with rigid punctuality, belching forth flame in rapid flashes, each discharge succeeded by a brief silence, which, although it might convey no compliment, was extremely grateful to civilian ears'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Saluting Dignity - A Moment of Naval Protocol at Portsmouth's International Festival
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In this striking black and white print from 1865, the Solferino frigate stands proudly in the harbor, its guns blazing with precision as it returns a salute to the English flag. The scene captures a moment of naval protocol during the International Naval Festival held at Portsmouth that year. According to eyewitness accounts published in "Illustrated London News", when the Victory warship stationed nearby fired off a ceremonial salute, honoring the Minister of Marine's banner, the Solferino felt compelled not to be outdone in courtesy. With rigid punctuality, it responded with rapid flashes of flame and brief silences between each discharge - a display that was both impressive and gratefully received by civilian ears.
The photograph print captures this momentous occasion when two naval powers came together to celebrate their shared maritime heritage. The Solferino's salute is not just an act of courtesy but also a testament to the respect and admiration held for one another between nations at war. This historic image, created by Smyth, offers us a glimpse into the world of 19th-century naval warfare and international diplomacy - a fascinating chapter in Portsmouth's rich maritime history.
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