Sujet

H.M. Steamer "Rifleman", in Chase of a Brazilian Slaver, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

H.M. Steamer "Rifleman", in Chase of a Brazilian Slaver, 1850. Royal Navy ship pursuing a slave ship '...the brig was observed by the Rifleman, steering away for the land. Chase was immediately made, which was continued for a long time; but, owing to the brig's good sailing qualities, and being about seven miles to windward, she, very unfortunately, by the aid of the squall to windward, made her escape, and landed 500 blacks to the northward of Cape Frio ten days after. This was, however, the first instance of a vessel escaping when once observed by the Rifleman. The slaver was supposed to be the Esmeralda, a very fine large brig.'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM22A36_457

Model release

NA

Property release

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Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

29,4Mo (2,2Mo) / 42,0cm x 17,6cm / 4960 x 2075 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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