Royal Naval Brigade Gatling Gun Crew at GINGINDLOVU

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I've taken the liberty of featuring John Jenkins Designs Royal Naval Brigades Gatling Guns Crew alo with two of his Marines and Conte's ZW Rankers at GINGINDLOVU............The1stLt

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The1st Lt,

An absolutely wonderful representation of the Gatling Gun at the Northwest corner of the square at Gingindlovu. This was the gun of HMS Boadicea that was positioned where the Zulus first opened their attack.

Hamilton –Browne, who was present at Gingindlovu, recorded “When I reached the Gatling the Zulu skirmishers were beginning to close in and the cool, staid old shell-back in charge of the gun was simply pop-popping at them in a quiet leisurely sort of a way, a proceeding that did not seem to meet with the approbation of a youthful ordinary seaman who was assisting him, and who, as I came up, said in rather an excited manner, " Fire quicker, Quarter-master, for Gawd's sake, fire quicker.” “Fire quicker," growled the ancient mariner, pausing to expectorate a much-chewed quid. "Fire quicker, yer young scupperling, fire quicker be d____d, wait till the black _______ come thicker," and for a few moments he continued his deliberate manipulations. Presently came the rush, … and the ordinary seaman had no longer need to exhort his senior to expedite the juice distributor which, fortunately not jamming and being backed up by the steady fire of the blue-jackets and jollies, in my humble opinion, saved the whole outfit from being cut up both physically and morally.”

Thanks, once again, for a great diorama. Keep up the good work.

Petty Officer Tom

Subject: Royal Naval Gatling Gun Crew At Gingindlovu. Fri May 18, 2012 12:29 am

Hi 1stLt.
Well what can one say ! , quickly running out of superlatives to compliment your work . It looks lifelike !. Excellent work again ......that man !.
Cheers 90th. Salute

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Wonderfull!!!! Shocked

Your a genius 1stLt. Outstanding models and photographs. This has to be a must for next months calendar. Salute

Thanks for the your compliments Petty Officer Tom, 90th and John and here's the calendar you request John and hope it a good month for all.....The 1stLt

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Subject: Royal Naval Bgde - Gat Gun Crew - Gingindlovu Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:10 am

Hi 1stLt.
Excellent stuff . Salute

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Cheers 90th. Very Happy

Subject: Royal Naval Brigade Gat Gun Crew Gingindlovu Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:56 pm

Hello The1stLt.

I have to agree with the other posters on this, wonderful stuff mate, brilliant work.

A credit to you and your skills.

Keep up the good work, and thank you for the calendar.

Martin. Salute

Thank you once again 90th and Mr. M. Cooper for your compliments. The figures from Conte Collectibles and John Jenkins Designs bring the photos to life. Here's addtioal photos of what may have taken place during the battle......The1stLt

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Received set 2 today of John Jenkins Designs Light Infantry Firing Marines who are seen joining set 1 during firing practice..................The1stLt

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excellent pictures 1st LT.

Where did you source the Gatling gun? I have been on the hunt for one myself.

Cheers
Sergio

SergioD wrote:: excellent pictures 1st LT.

Where did you source the Gatling gun? I have been on the hunt for one myself.

Cheers
Sergio

Sergio it's from John Jenkins Design Studios. Check out the atached link for a dealer near you.
By perfred dealer is Crown Toy Soldiers.

http://www.johnjenkinsdesigns.com/dealers.htm

Thanks 1st LT

Orderd one and crew from the UK supplier - Will need a very steady hand to renname the tallyband!!

Thanks a lot you have saved me a ton of time.

Cheers

sergio

SergioD wrote:: Thanks 1st LT

Orderd one and crew from the UK supplier - Will need a very steady hand to renname the tallyband!!

Thanks a lot you have saved me a ton of time.

Cheers

sergio

Your welcome sergio an have no doubt you'll be very pleased when you receive both gun ad crew. Now what you may want to consider is adding the Royal Light Infantry Maries to defend it............The 1stLt

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Received the latest addition to my Naval Brigarde by John Jenkins from Crown Military Miniatures earlier today....The1stLt

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I'm taking the liberty of featuring members of the Naval Brigade defending their Gatlaing Gun without any merit in history......The1stLt

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A liberty appricated. Nice photo!!

Hi 1stLt.
Again , thank you for your input , as always much appreciated .
Cheers 90th. Salute

Featurig two of John Jenkin's latest additions to his Naval Brigarde Series......The1stLt

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Subject: Naval Bgde crew at Gingindlovhu Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:47 pm

Thanks 1stLT. Very Happy

90th

Once again taking the liberty of featuring my Naval Brigade with a patrol under attack in black and white......The1stLt

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The1stLt wrote:: Once again taking the liberty of featuring my Naval Brigade with a patrol under attack but this time in black and white......The1stLt

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I do like the Black & White images. Thanks 1stLt... agree

Your welcomed Dave. Would someone be good enough to provide me with the name or names of the Naval Brigade Officer or Officers commanding the Gatling Gun at GINGINDLOVU....The1stLt

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1stLt,

You have posed an interesting question. I have been researching the Naval Brigade for over 10 years and have come up with the following.

There were 2 Gatling Guns at Gingindlovu – the one belonging to HMS Boadicea, which fired the opening shots of the battle was at the North East (Front Right) corner of the square, just to the right of the 60^th Rifles. The Naval officer in command of the corner was Lieutenant Ernest C. Hobkirk. I don’t know yet which officer had command of the Gatling. The Petty Officer in charge of the Gatling gun crew was most likely Petty Officer Henry Ransome.

The second gun belonged to HMS Shah, and was stationed at the South East (Rear Right) corner of the square. This corner was under the command of Commander John Brackenbury. The Naval officer in charge of the Gatling was Lieutenant Malcolm Drummond.

If anyone has information on the rest of the Gatling crews I anxiously await your posting.

By the way, I have always liked the Black and White – looks more old fashion. You haven’t tried doing them in Sepia, have you?

Petty Officer Tom

Subject: Royal Naval Bgde Gatling gun . Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:50 am

Hi 1stLt & POT.
The following from Mackinnon and Shadbolt part of the their summary .
Cmdr Brackenbury .J . HMS Shah
'' Had charge of Gatling Guns at the Battle of Ginghilovo ''.
Cmdr M.H.Drummond HMS Shah
'' Had charge of a Gatling and a 9 Pdr Gun at the Battle of Ginghilovo

Dont know if this was of much help ?
Cheers 90th.

Here's an interesting observation.

"Reinforcements after Isandlwana
The disaster at Isandlwana produced a rapid reaction in England, and reinforcements were soon on their way to South Africa.
From home
M6 Battery - Six 7 pr 200 lb RMLs
N/6 Battery - Six 9 pr 8 cwt RMLs
O/6 Battery - Ammunition Column
Note that N/6 Battery had 9 prs, which most field batteries had at the time. O/6 Battery did not bring its guns, and was employed as an Ammunition Column. In this role, it was concerned with ammunition supply for all arms, not just for the artillery.
From Mauritius
Half 10/7 Battery - Three 7 pr 200 lb RMLs

On arrival, this half battery was re-equipped with four Gatlings, and organized as the British Army's first mounted Gatling battery. Its commander, Maj J.F. Owen, has recently been a member of the Commission which investigated an accident aboard HMS Thunderer, where a 12 in 38,5 ton RML gun burst, killing two officers and eight men, and wounding ten others. The accident was one of the reasons for the eventual discarding of the RML system, and a final return to breech loading in the British service.

Source: ARTILLERY IN THE ZULU WAR - 1879 by Major D.D. Hall

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Here's that Friendly fire again! Shocked

Thanks Petty Officer Tom, 90th, an littlehand for providing the answers and impi friendly fire has always been helpfull.....The1stLt Salute

Here's a couple of sepia photos in answer to the question ask if I featured any in sepia. I'm ot sure of which thread and guess old age has crept up on me and can't remember who ask the question.....The1stLt

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John Jenkins Designs has released a British 5 Barrel Gardner Gun and thought I'd featured it............The1stLt

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Hi 1stLt.
Thanks for the pic Salute

Cheers 90th. Salute

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