Soldiers and Sailors Manning a Capstan 1873

Royal Navy sailors and soldiers from a Scottish Regiment manning a capstan, whilst a Scotch piper stands on the capstan to give them some music. Capstans were used for a number of tasks, but it is likely that these men are raising the anchor prior to sailing away. In the background Navy and Army officers watch the men at work

Anchor Capstan Likely Manning Raising Scotch Tasks Whilst

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