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They strung up George and flogged Jimmy.
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| They strung up George and flogged Jimmy. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PV1352 |
| Description: This shows the brutal side of Royal naval discipline and punishment. Many crimes, including mutiny and desertion, carried the death penalty in the 1800s, but it was used sparingly. Hanging made public examples of offenders, instilling obedience through terror. |
| Creator: William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) |
| Date: 19th century |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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