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Wreck of the Thames Steam Boat Metis, at Woolwich (engraving)
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Wreck of the Thames Steam Boat Metis, at Woolwich (engraving)
1620570 Wreck of the Thames Steam Boat Metis, at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the Thames Steam Boat Metis, at Woolwich. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 September 1867.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22319108
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Scuttling Shipwrecks Woolwich Wreck
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This engraving, titled "Wreck of the Thames Steam Boat Metis, at Woolwich" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the dramatic scene of a shipwreck on the River Thames in London. The detailed illustration showcases the doomed vessel, Thames Steam Boat Metis, as it lies stranded and broken amidst turbulent waters. The wreckage is surrounded by a sense of chaos and despair, with debris scattered across the riverbank. It's evident that this tragic event had left its mark on both nature and human lives. Originally published in The Illustrated London News on September 21st, 1867, this engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by seafarers during that era. It also highlights the vulnerability of ships navigating treacherous waters like those surrounding Woolwich. As we gaze upon this historical artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported to a time when maritime disasters were not uncommon but still managed to captivate public attention. This print invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature's forces and reminds us of our own mortality when facing them. Through its intricate details and emotive portrayal of destruction and loss, this engraving stands as a testament to both human resilience and fragility against Mother Nature's power.
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