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The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees"...1876. Creator: Unknown. The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees"...1876. Creator: Unknown
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The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees"...1876. Creator: Unknown. The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees"...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees", from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876. The future King Edward VII brings animals to England on the HMS Serapis'. The "gainees", a miniature kind of oxen, not much bigger than a calf, were two white bulls, which had their daily exercise on the upper deck. These fellow-passengers were the source of much amusement to the officers and crew of the Serapis, as well as to the Royal party, on the voyage across the Indian Ocean and up the Red Sea'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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The Prince's Voyage Home from India - Life on Board the Serapis - Exercising the 'Gainees'...1876
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is a fascinating photograph capturing a moment from the journey of the future King Edward VII of England, as he brought animals back to England on board the HMS Serapis. The image, created by an unknown officer of the Serapis, depicts the daily exercise routine of two white bulls, known as 'gainees,' on the upper deck of the ship. These miniature oxen, not much bigger than a calf, provided amusement for the officers, crew, and the Royal party during their voyage across the Indian Ocean and up the Red Sea. The 'gainees' were a source of entertainment, as they were a novelty for the British sailors and travelers accustomed to the harsh conditions of the sea. The future King Edward VII, later known as Edward VII, is not directly visible in the photograph, but his presence is implied through the presence of the Royal party. The image offers a unique glimpse into the daily life on board the Serapis during the late 19th century and the amusing moments that came with it. The photograph is a testament to the human connection with animals and the ability to find joy in the most unexpected places, even in the midst of a long voyage. The 'gainees' may have been small in size, but they left a significant impact on the memories of those on board the Serapis during the Prince's voyage home from India.
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