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Recovery of treasure from the wreck of the Oceana
CHT331730 Recovery of treasure from the wreck of the Oceana, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1912 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: P & O liner sank in March 1912 en route to Bombay off the coast of Sussex, England; cargo of gold and silver worth at least 750, 000 pounds sterling has now mostly been recovered by divers; recherche de tresor par des scaphandriers; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23378058
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Deep Sea Diving Divers Diving Ferry Recovering Recovery Shipwreck Sunk Wreckage
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Recovery of Treasure from the Wreck of the Oceana - A Glimpse into History's Depths
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. This print captures a momentous event in maritime history - the recovery of treasure from the sunken wreckage of the Oceana. Illustrated by an anonymous French artist for Le Petit Journal in 1912, this color lithograph transports us back to a time when deep-sea diving was still a daring and pioneering endeavor. The Oceana, a P&O liner bound for Bombay, met its tragic fate off the coast of Sussex, England in March 1912. Laden with a cargo worth at least £750,000 sterling - gold and silver that would be valued even higher today - it became an irresistible target for divers seeking fortune beneath the waves. Intriguingly titled "Recherche de Tresor par des Scaphandriers" or "Search for Treasure by Divers" this artwork showcases brave souls venturing into uncharted depths to reclaim what was lost. The image depicts divers meticulously combing through debris strewn across the ocean floor as they painstakingly recover fragments of wealth from within nature's grasp. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we are reminded not only of humanity's indomitable spirit but also our insatiable curiosity about forgotten tales lurking beneath turbulent waters. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and our eternal fascination with uncovering hidden treasures buried within history itself. This remarkable illustration invites us to
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