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Framed Print of The late Captain C. J. Brownrigg, R.N. killed by Arab slave traders at Pemba, Zanzibar, 1881. Creator: Unknown
The late Captain C. J. Brownrigg, R.N. killed by Arab slave traders at Pemba, Zanzibar, 1881. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Jackson and Co....of Captain Charles James Brownrigg, the late commander of H.M.S. London, and senior officer on the East African station for the suppression of the contraband slave trade. His death, on the 2nd December, in a conflict with the Arab crew of a slave dhow on the coast of the isle of Pemba, has been more than once spoken of in our Journal. Captain Brownrigg...was appointed to the Challenger, ...the flag-ship on the Australian station...during the last two years of her time was chiefly employed on the coast of New Zealand, in consequence of the native disturbances...For his valuable services during the Zulu War he was awarded the medal. He was appointed at his own request to H.M.S. London in June, 1880, and during the eighteen months he had held the command he had captured 2500 tons of dhows and liberated more than 500 slaves. He was killed on Dec. 3, 1881, in an action with a slave dhow, receiving twenty-one wounds, and fell shot through the heart. The Country and the Service have lost a valuable and gallant officer'. From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47231659
Brownrigg Captain Charles James Killed Murder Murdered Murdering Naval Officer Obituary Royal Navy Slaughter Slaughtering Slave Trade Slavery
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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
