The Wasp — 1914 — page 193: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative text (not a cartoon) describing a naval battle between two ships: the *Wasp* and the *Black Polly*. The passage depicts a dramatic encounter where the white schooner *Wasp* pulls alongside a damaged black schooner, allowing crew members in suspended boats to witness carnage on the *Black Polly's* deck—bodies, blood, overturned cannons, and three surviving armed men. The text then describes James Burnham in one of the suspended boats, shooting the helmsman of the *Black Polly* on Trimmer's command from the poop deck. This appears to be a fictional narrative account, likely from a serialized story, rather than political satire. Without additional context or visible illustrations, the specific historical or satirical significance remains unclear.