Picture No | 10217710 |
Date | 1896 |
Description | Gun Drill on board a British battleship, c.1896. |
Details |
A typical scene on board a British battleship as the gun crew of Royal Navy seamen hoist a cartridge towards the breech of their gun. This image reputedly shows the breech of an 111-ton gun. In the foreground are two officers, wearing swords, directing the operations of the gun crew.
|
Source | The Graphic. 1896. page 111. By C.J. Staniland |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
Restrictions |
|
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034. If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here. |