WWW.1879ZULUWAR.COM

Film Zulu: Colour Sergeant Bourne : [Quoting Psalm 46, v10-11 just before the battle] I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of Hosts is with us. Cpl. William Allen : I hope so. As I live and die, I hope so.
 
HomeHome  GalleryGallery  Latest imagesLatest images  SearchSearch  RegisterRegister  Log inLog in  
Latest topics
» Lieutenant General Sir Edward Thomas Henry Hutton KCB
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 6:27 pm by gardner1879

» EDMUND FOWLER VC
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 6:22 pm by gardner1879

» Arthur Landon Army Surgeon killed at Majuba
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 6:16 pm by gardner1879

» Bernard Heygate Army Service Corps
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 5:48 pm by gardner1879

» Another Mystery Man Major Cunningham
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 5:46 pm by gardner1879

» Reconnaisance from Rorke's Drift to iSandlwana on the 21st May 1879
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 5:24 pm by gardner1879

» Anstey's body
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 9:09 am by SRB1965

» Henry Turner
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyToday at 8:48 am by Kenny

» Lt Edgar Anstey - Campaign medal given to Brecon Museum 13/11/11
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyYesterday at 11:01 pm by John Young

» Intombi - Booth's retreat.
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyYesterday at 1:46 pm by SRB1965

» Wanted - Looking For Zulu Items
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyThu Sep 21, 2023 12:57 pm by ben2000

» Calverley.
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyThu Sep 21, 2023 9:44 am by t_p_sheahan@yahoo.co.uk

» Lieut. Walsh and the Siphezi patrol of the 21st January
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyTue Sep 19, 2023 1:32 pm by aussie inkosi

» Welsh victory.
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 18, 2023 3:56 pm by Julian Whybra

» A Stunning Zulu Victory
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptySun Sep 17, 2023 2:34 pm by SRB1965

» Natal Native Infantry flags
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptySat Sep 16, 2023 8:32 pm by SRB1965

» Zulu hairstyles
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyFri Sep 15, 2023 4:24 pm by Frank Allewell

» Royal Marine Light Infantry, Chatham
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyWed Sep 13, 2023 8:13 pm by Petty Officer Tom

» Advance Notice of a Fundraising Event, Brecon.
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyWed Sep 13, 2023 2:08 pm by John Young

» Lieutenant Charles Sim Brembridge Parsons N Battery 5th Brigade Royal Artillery
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyWed Sep 13, 2023 5:54 am by 90th

» Sergeant Major 765 William Edmund Hogan 2/24th Regiment
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyWed Sep 13, 2023 5:44 am by 90th

» Mr W.C. Burns A 'Unique' career
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyWed Sep 13, 2023 5:40 am by 90th

» Lieut W.F.D. Cochrane's full account of the battle of iSandlwana
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyTue Sep 12, 2023 12:31 pm by Julian Whybra

» Zulu War to Boer war. Those who served in both.
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyTue Sep 12, 2023 10:04 am by John Young

» Private Robert Alexander Smyth
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyTue Sep 12, 2023 9:02 am by gardner1879

» Bertie Hughes drowned at the Manzimnyama River
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyTue Sep 12, 2023 8:47 am by gardner1879

» Inspector Hannen. Police inspector committed suicide. Served with Buller
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 9:40 pm by Eddie

» Trooper John William Pleydell NMP killed at iSandlwana death notice
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 9:32 pm by gardner1879

» The road to Rorke's Drift by Mr A.J. Secretair / Secretan
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 7:34 pm by gardner1879

» Captain Henry Moore 2/4th (The Kings Own Royal) Regiment Imperial Mounted Infantry Schermbrucker's account at Rabie's Farm
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 7:25 pm by John Young

» An extract from a letter by a 94th Regiment officer from Ilfracombe
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 6:24 pm by gardner1879

» Brigadier-General Patrick Douglas Jeffreys, C.B., O.B.E.
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 3:54 pm by ADMIN

» Private 25B/293 J H Meredith 1/24th Regiment kia iSandlwana
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 11:30 am by sfa

» Lord Chelmsford - A Victorian Hero
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 11:22 am by gardner1879

» Brevet Major Ronald Bertram Lane Rifle Brigade
Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Sep 11, 2023 11:20 am by gardner1879

Search
 
 

Display results as :
 
Rechercher Advanced Search
181x240
Top posters
90th
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Frank Allewell
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
littlehand
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
ADMIN
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Julian Whybra
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
gardner1879
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
1879graves
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
John Young
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
rusteze
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Chelmsfordthescapegoat
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Top posting users this month
Julian Whybra
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
gardner1879
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Frank Allewell
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Tig Van Milcroft
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
SRB1965
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Eddie
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
John Young
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
90th
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
aussie inkosi
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
ADMIN
Bell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_leftBell Tents (Zulu War) BarBell Tents (Zulu War) Bar_right 
Most active topics
Durnford was he capable.1
Durnford was he capable. 4
Durnford was he capable.5
Pte David Jenkins. 'Forgotten' Survivor of Rorke's Drift Returned to Official Records
Isandlwana, Last Stands
The ammunition question
Durnford was he capable. 3
Durnford was he capable.2
Pte David Jenkins. 'Forgotten' Survivor of Rorke's Drift Returned to Official Records
The missing five hours.
Most Viewed Topics
Please Do Not Post Ads on Our Forum
Google Chrome new standards imposed
Recent Members To The ZULU WAR 1879 Discussion & Reference Forum ( A Small Victorian War in 1879)
Isandlwana, Last Stands
Pte David Jenkins. 'Forgotten' Survivor of Rorke's Drift Returned to Official Records
The missing five hours.
ISANDLWANA SURVIVIORS
The ammunition question
Lieutenant Adendorff 1-3 N.N.C.
Adding to the Library
Fair Use Notice
Fair use notice. This website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner. We are making such material and images are available in our efforts to advance the understanding of the “Anglo Zulu War of 1879. For educational & recreational purposes. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material, as provided for in UK copyright law. The information is purely for educational and research purposes only. No profit is made from any part of this website. If you hold the copyright on any material on the site, or material refers to you, and you would like it to be removed, please let us know and we will work with you to reach a resolution.
Keywords
henry Prince Isandlwana Mounted 24th john Harry Roll Police harford brown Jones james 2022 Russell drift 2023 martini taylor anstey smith Franklin horse George carbineers Natal
 

 Bell Tents (Zulu War)

Go down 
4 posters
AuthorMessage
John

John


Posts : 2558
Join date : 2009-04-06
Age : 61
Location : UK

Bell Tents (Zulu War) Empty
PostSubject: Bell Tents (Zulu War)   Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptySat Nov 20, 2010 1:26 pm

How many men did the Bell Tents used during the Zulu War accommodate. Would there have been beds of some kind or just ground sheets on the floor. Also not sure if there would have been water proofing agents in those days or was there. So was wondering if the tents stood up to the harsh weather on South Africa.
Back to top Go down
Mr Greaves

Mr Greaves


Posts : 747
Join date : 2009-10-18

Bell Tents (Zulu War) Empty
PostSubject: Re: Bell Tents (Zulu War)   Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptySat Nov 20, 2010 7:37 pm

"Allowance of Camp Equipage" as follows:

Brigadier or Colonel Commandant, 1 marquee, 1 officer's tent, 2 common tents, 4 camp kettles, 2 canteens, 1 axe.

Brigade Major, 1 officer's tent, 1 camp kettle, 1 canteen.

Brigade Quarter Master, 1 officer's tent, 1 camp kettle, 1 canteen, 1 axe.

Wagon Conductor, 1 common tent, 1 camp kettle, 1 canteen, 1 axe.

Forage Master, 1 common tent, 1 camp kettle, 1 canteen.

Conductor of Military Stores, 1 common tent, 1 camp kettle, 1 canteen.

Field Officer of each Regiment, 1 marquee, 1 officer's tent, 1 common tents, 3 camp kettles, 3 canteens, 1 axe.

Staff Officers of each Regiment, 3 officer's tents, 3 camp kettles, 4 canteens, 1 axe.

Officers of each Company, 1 officer's tent, 2 camp kettles, 3 canteens.

Officers' Servants of each Regiment, 1 common tent.

Non Commissioned Staff of each Regiment, 2 common tents, 4 knapsacks, 2 camp kettles, 4 canteens.

Non Commissioned Officers and Privates each, 1 knapsack, 1 canteen.

Each six Men, 1 common tent, 1 camp kettle.

Each Company, 1 axe.

Each Artillery Company, 2 officer's tents.

Back to top Go down
90th

90th


Posts : 10799
Join date : 2009-04-07
Age : 67
Location : Melbourne, Australia

Bell Tents (Zulu War) Empty
PostSubject: Bell Tent as used at Isandlwana.   Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptySun Nov 21, 2010 6:23 am

Hi John.
From Memory I think it was 6 or 8 per tent . All laying in a circle with their feet pointing in the middle , basically like a clock face .
They had a waterproof sheet as far as I remember and a blanket , that might have been it . No tents were taken by the new
outgoing columns of the 2nd invasion . I'm certain Wood's column had tents as they didnt really retreat at all , and Wood mentions
about striking the tents before the battle of Khambula but not sure how many tents he had . Certainly no beds of any description
for the enlisted men , officers had some sort of camp stretchers . Hope this helps .
cheers 90th.
Back to top Go down
24th

24th


Posts : 1862
Join date : 2009-03-25

Bell Tents (Zulu War) Empty
PostSubject: Re: Bell Tents (Zulu War)   Bell Tents (Zulu War) EmptyMon Nov 22, 2010 8:51 pm

Arms & Equipment of the British Army, 1866 reprinted in 1986. This contains a substantial part of Equipment of Infantry (forming Part V of the Series of Army Equipments'), published by HMSO in 1865.
Page 98 under Camp Equipment details the following;

"The single circular or bell tent has only a roof with a curtain at the bottom a few inches wide. There is a wooden flooring, made in four quadrant shaped pieces, for use in permanent camps.
Tents are now made of linen duck and the cotton ones will be obsolete when the present stock is worn out."

Page 99 details the packaging and dimensions of those packages;

" Circular single
Valise, with roof, and bag containing 42 pins, and two mallets - 2' 8" long by 1' 4" wide by 1' 0" deep, weight 62 pounds.
pole in two pieces - 5' 5" by 0' 4"".

Page 100 details in chart form the scale of issue;

"Proportion when on service in the Field.
Tents, Circular -
2 for every field officer,
1 for each other officer,
1 for every 15 non-commissioned officers and men."

Back to top Go down
 
Bell Tents (Zulu War)
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» Who came out the tents?
» Men were killed as they came out if their tents. Isandlwana.
» Original watercolour by A. Ball - Graves of Lt James Henry Douglas 21st Regt & Corpl W.Cotter 17th Lancers killed on June 30th 1879
» Pte William Bell, 2-3rd Foot
» Private Bell VC

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
WWW.1879ZULUWAR.COM  :: GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA-
Jump to: