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Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse... 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse - from a sketch by [Mr. Wirgman] our special artist in China, 1860. The British Indian Army in China. In the distance is part of the harbour of Hong-Kong, with the French fleet riding at anchor. The situation of this camp was very beautiful, and the atmosphere delightful - much cooler than at Hong-Kong. A correspondent speaks thus of our light cavalry in China:"Both men and beasts are in splendid condition. Indeed, out of 1689 horses there are but 40 sick...Probyn and Fane started nearly at the same time from Cawnpore and Lucknow to embark at Calcutta. They marched one against the other and performed the distance - 700 miles - in less than a month"...The Times correspondent writes as follows of the Sikh Irregulars in China "Why do not the military authorities utilise these Sikh Irregulars elsewhere than in India ? They have no prejudices of caste or race; they will eat and drink whatever you give them, are hardy and robust, accustomed to a climate much like our own, and, when properly looked after, not inordinately given to loot. Their conduct here has been exemplary, and they are the very men for outpost and picket duty". From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, titled 'Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse,' dates back to 1860, and its creator remains unknown. The image is derived from a sketch by an unnamed special artist in China, published in the 'Illustrated London News.' The scene depicts the British Indian Army's camp located at Cowloong, opposite Hong-Kong. In the background, a portion of Hong-Kong's harbor and the French fleet anchored there can be seen. The location of this camp was particularly beautiful, offering a cooler climate compared to Hong-Kong. The two regiments of light cavalry, Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse, had started their journey from Cawnpore and Lucknow around the same time and embarked at Calcutta. They covered the distance of approximately 700 miles between the two cities in less than a month. A correspondent described the condition of the soldiers and their horses as being in excellent shape. Out of the total 1689 horses, only 40 were reported to be sick. Probyn and Fane's troops were praised for their performance and readiness, having marched side by side and completed the journey in record time. The Sikh Irregulars, present in the camp, were another topic of interest for the correspondent. He questioned why these soldiers were not utilized elsewhere than in India, as they had no caste or racial prejudices, were adaptable to various diets, and were accustomed to a climate similar to that of Europe. Their conduct in China was exemplary, and they proved to be ideal for outpost and picket duty.
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