British Officers Playing Rounders in Suda Dockard
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British Officers Playing Rounders in Suda Dockard
The Blockade of Crete: British Officers Playing Rounders in Suda Dockard. The Englishman must have his sport wherever he goes and the naval officers on board our ships lying off Crete are no exception to the rule. Having obtained leave to land, a dozen officers, principally midshipmen, one afternoon took on shore some stumps and a ball. Rounders was the game chosen. On account of the ground a rule was made that either side hitting the ball into the sea or onto the roofs should be out. Some remarkable fielding was witnessed. Once the ball went into the sea and the fielder after it! Date: 1897
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Blockade Crete Mar17 Sporting Rounders
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This photograph, taken in 1897, depicts a lively scene of British officers engaged in a spirited game of rounders on the shores of Suda Dockyard during the blockade of Crete in Greece. The Englishman's love for sport knows no bounds, even in the most unexpected of locations. With permission to disembark from their ships anchored off the coast, a group of officers, predominantly midshipmen, brought ashore the essentials for a game: stumps and a ball. Rounders, a popular Victorian pastime, was the game of choice. Due to the unique terrain, a rule was established that hitting the ball into the sea or onto the rooftops would result in an out. The officers displayed impressive agility and fielding skills, with one remarkable instance of a fielder diving into the sea in pursuit of the ball. The image captures the essence of the British spirit, showcasing their penchant for sport and their ability to find enjoyment amidst the challenges of military life.
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