Crimean War
Departure to Britain
(December 9, 1854)
Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. Wrecked British shipping at Balaclava Bay after the great storm of 13-16 November 1854. On the left survivors from the wrecks are being hauled up the cliffs to safety. From The Illustrated London News (London, 9 December 1854). Engraving.