The point of honour.

Repro ID: PU0177

Description: Flogging at the gangway, as shown here, was for relatively minor offences, such as drunkenness or petty theft. At most, a dozen lashes were inflicted on the prisoner. The punishment had to be witnessed by the whole crew. This was designed to strengthen discipline by public example.

Creator: George Cruickshank [engraver]; James Robin & Co [publishers]

Date: 1st Jul 1825

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London