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The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho)
2777814 The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zip line that saves. While the steamer Coos Bay crashed on the rocky coast of San Francisco, the crew - 38 men - was rescued by the coastguards with a gomena, launched from a special cannon, and along which the shipwrecked could be drawn ashore by means of a pulley. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 27 November 1927.); © Look and Learn
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The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho) by Achille Beltrame - A Remarkable Rescue in San Francisco
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. This print captures a dramatic moment in history when the steamer Coos Bay faced imminent disaster on the treacherous coast of San Francisco. In this stunning illustration, created by renowned artist Achille Beltrame, we witness the incredible rescue operation that saved the lives of 38 crew members. As waves crashed against the rocky cliffs and storms raged around them, it was up to the brave coastguards to come to their aid. With ingenuity and skill, they launched a gomena from a special cannon towards the stranded shipwrecked men. This gomena acted as a lifeline, allowing them to be drawn safely ashore using a pulley system. Beltrame's artwork beautifully depicts this heroic act of rescuing sailors from certain doom. The tension is palpable as each man clings onto lifebelts while being pulled across perilous waters towards safety. The image showcases not only human resilience but also highlights how teamwork and innovation can overcome even nature's most formidable challenges. The Cable Car That Saves serves as an enduring reminder of humanity's ability to triumph over adversity. It symbolizes hope amidst chaos and pays homage to those who risk their lives for others at sea. Through this powerful visual narrative, we are transported back in time to witness an extraordinary feat that united both American courage and Italian artistic talent.
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