Semaphore at Portsmouth

BHC1919

Semaphore at Portsmouth Long Caption: A view of the entrance to Portsmouth harbour from the saluting platform. In the foreground, two soldiers sit on the wall next to a cannon on an iron carriage and, to the right, the artist has shown a pile of cannon balls. Also, to the right, can be seen the semaphore tower flying a flag signal. Beyond to the left, lies the town of Portsmouth with the pier and Round Tower. To the left of the Round Tower is the port flagship, the 'Britannia'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: BHC1919 Artist: Edward William Cooke Date: 1836 Medium: oil on canvas Size: 330 mm x 406 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.