Framed Prints
Framed Print of The late Capt. W. H. Blake, of H.M.S. Druid, 1874. Creator: Unknown
The late Capt. W. H. Blake, of H.M.S. Druid, 1874. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Mayall. One of...the casualties of the late war on the Gold Coast...[He] had served with merited distinction in all parts of the world: the Russian War; the China War; the Maori War of New Zealand. Here, when in command of a landing party of seamen, Lieutenant Blake received a most dangerous wound. He was shot in the breast; and a post-mortem examination has lately found the ball lying near his heart. For his brave conduct upon this occasion, Lieutenant Blake was rewarded with a life pension and promotion to the rank of Commander. In April of last year Captain Blake was appointed to the command of H.M.S. Druid, on the West African and Cape station. He rendered much assistance to Colonel Harley, Administrator of the Gold Coast, in his preparations for the defence of Cape Coast Castle and Elmina against the Ashantees...He joined the march to Coomassie [ie Kumasi]... but after conducting the sailors and marines to Prah-su, without the loss of one man, was himself seized with dysentery...[He] was brought down to Cape Coast Castle and placed on board the hospital-ship Victor Emmanuel, but died of exhaustion, highly commended and sincerely esteemed'. From Illustrated London News, 1874. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 42169746
Anglo Ashanti Wars Blake Captain Commander Disease Diseased Dysentery Expedition First Asante Expedition John Jabez Edwin John Jabez Edwin Mayall John Jabez Edwin Paisley Mayall John Mayall Mayall Mayall John Mayall John Jabez Edwin Mayall John Jabez Edwin Paisley Naval Officer Obituary Royal Navy Sagrenti War Third Anglo Asante War Third Anglo Ashanti War White Mans Grave
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
