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Honour - Lucknow 1857-58


Date - 1857-58
Type - Single Ship or Boat Service Actions
Conflict - Indian Mutiny; 1858

 
Description During the Indian Mutiny Lucknow was one of two strategic targets for relief forces. The other being Amorha.

A naval brigade from HMS Shannon including guns, was landed and placed under army command. The artillery was especially useful in defeating the mutineers at Lucknow.

 

 
 
HM Ships
 Shannon        
         
 
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