English: Garden Reach, Calcutta, HMS Calliope saluting 1841, by Francis Meynell R.N.

Calliope is being towed by a naval paddle wheel tugboat

Meynell entered the navy as midshipman during the campaign in China, on board the Calliope. He was mentioned for the assistance rendered at the capture on 13 March 1841 of the last fort protecting the approaches of the city of Canton (Guangzhou).