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C1881
The Detached Squadron in Hobson’s …
Colonial engraving of the Detached Squadron in Hobson’s Bay. Ships listed include: Landridge Pier, Tourmalinz, Cleopatra, Bacchania, Carysfort, and Inconstant. To reduce the number and cost of ships on foreign stations, these reductions were compensated by the formation of successive … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Detached Squadron in Hobson’s Bay, Victoria.
Date:
C1881
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
225mm
x 75mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1881
Description:
Colonial engraving of the Detached Squadron in Hobson’s Bay.
Ships listed include: Landridge Pier, Tourmalinz, Cleopatra, Bacchania, Carysfort, and Inconstant.
To reduce the number and cost of ships on foreign stations, these reductions were compensated by the formation of successive “Flying Squadrons” (or “Detached Squadrons”) of unarmoured screw ships which undertook extended world-wide cruises for training (and flag waving) under the command of a Rear Admiral. These squadrons were never directly involved in hostilities, although their movements were sometimes influenced by political or military considerations.
From the original edition of The Graphic.
