The Coast North of Sebastopol, and New Earth Batteries, 1854. Crimean War. Map of the strategic Black Sea port, '...sketched on board "Spitfire" for the Admiralty [showing] the position of the Allied fleets during the bombardment on the batteries, Oct. 17'. The French and English fleets are ranged across the entrance to the harbour. The shaded areas indicate Russian defensive positions. Also marked are the Square Fort and guns. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.

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