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On Quarterdeck (stern of Upper Deck) looking forward in 1878

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 Upper Deck & Shield Deck
Map of Upper Deck

Next to the forward gun turret in the shield deck. Funnel uptake area in the shield deck Looking at the forward gun turret in the shield deck. Port side of shield deck looking aft. Port side of shield deck looking forward. Stern on Upper Deck from port. Bow on Upper Deck from starboard. Outside the forward gun turret in the shield deck. Overlooking Quarterdeck looking aft. Stern on Upper Deck from starboard. Bow of Upper Deck from starboard. Bow on Upper Deck from port.

The engraving is from a photograph taken on 18 January 1878, soon after Captain Mandeville's appointment. It was sent home to the Captain's mother who sent it to The Graphic newspaper. The newspaper made an engraving & published it in their edition on 13 April 1878.
This image shows the original length of the flying deck with the aft mast temporarily removed

mouseover on main image Captain Mandeville is seated in the front row.
mouseover on main image band    mouseover on main image Compass    mouseover on main image Skylight.

font size=1>image from The Graphic, 13 April, 1878
courtesy of John Baragwanath.