Landing troops From the
River Clyde at V
Beach Gallipoli Peninsula by Charles Dixon RA. The landing from the River Clyde at V Beach, Gallipoli Peninsula
was begun early in the morning of 25th April. As the vessel made her way
to the spot where she was to be beached the British warships began to
shell the shore batteries. No sooner had she grounded than doors cut in
her sides were thrown open to let out the 2,000 men she was carrying.
Many were shot as they rushed down the platform onto the lighters, and
as those in the picket boats which the River Clyde had towed, jumped
into the shallow water, they came under a storm of shot and shell,
besides which they had to force their way through three lines of wire
entanglements and a maze of trenches. The greatest bravery was shown by
all and no less than 6 VC's were gained in the undertaking.
The Victory at Trafalgar. Nelsons Flagship Nearing the
Santissima Trinidad by Charles Dixon. Victory 2,162 tons. Launched May 7th 1765. Heaviest gun, 32
pdr.
The Victory at Portsmouth. Came into Harbour from Last
Commission Nov, 1812 by Charles Dixon. Victory. Flagship at Portsmouth 1824-30; 1846-69; 1885-91.
Bomb Ketches Saluting the Victory, December 1805 by
Charles Dixon. Bomb Ketches from 250 to 370 tons. Armament 13 and 10 in Mortars and
24 pdr carronades.
The Majestic at the Battle of the Nile 1798 by Charles
Dixon. Majestic battleship, 1,642 tons. Launched Blackwall. Heaviest guns,
32 pdr.
Rodneys Formidable Breaking the Line 1782 by Charles
Dixon. Formidable battleship, 1,934 tons. Launched 1777 Chatham. Heaviest
gun, 32 pdr.
