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The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. American Civil War - view of the sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, ...from the plan and information supplied by Mr. George T. Fullam, an officer of the Alabama'. The USS Kearsarge sank the confederate ship Alabama, originally called No. 290. The yacht Deerhound, owned by Robert Lancaster, ...was present during the whole of the battle, and was happily instrumental in saving the lives of Captain Semmes, thirteen officers, and twenty-six men of the Alabama, when they had leaped into the water as their ship went down...Captain Winslow [of the Kearsarge] does not mention the way in which the officers and crew of the Alabama were saved upon the sinking of their ship...The Deerhound has earned, in our opinion, the fairest honours of the day. Mr. Lancaster and his captain indignantly deny the statement that an arrangement was made with the Deerhound by Captain Semmes, before the engagement, that the yacht should hover about the combatants and render assistance to the Alabama'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a moment of heroism and humanity during the American Civil War in 1864. The image shows The Deerhound, a yacht owned by Robert Lancaster, rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama after it was sunk by the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg on June 19th.
The Deerhound played a crucial role in saving Captain Semmes, thirteen officers, and twenty-six men of The Alabama as they leaped into the water to escape their sinking ship. Despite conflicting accounts about any pre-arranged agreement for assistance, it is clear that The Deerhound's actions were instrumental in saving lives during this intense sea battle.
The bravery and compassion displayed by those aboard The Deerhound earned them well-deserved recognition for their efforts that day. This print serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made and the moments of solidarity that can emerge even amidst conflict.
As we look upon this historic image, we are reminded of the importance of coming to each other's aid in times of need, regardless of which side we may be on. It is through acts like these that true humanity shines brightest even in the darkest moments of war.
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