The Bombardment of Algiers, 27 August 1816 Frame:Natural Setting these historical documents against

Setting these historical documents against Walvin's own incisive historical narrative

This shot consists of two exposures blended

especially when the Sun was lower – it started to get a darker orange and the pink shades became stronger

The two flags and hull are felted fabric

two centuries ago

The Bombardment of Algiers, 27 August 1816 Frame:Natural Setting these historical documents againstIn 1816 a squadron under Admiral Sir Edward Pellew was fitted out and sent to Algiers where they arrived, in company with a small Dutch squadron, on 27 August 1816. They sought the release of the British Consul, who had been detained, and over 1000 Christian slaves, many being seamen taken by the Algerines. When they received no reply the fleet bombarded Algiers in the most spectacular of several similar punitive actions of this period that finally