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The Wreck of the Boyne (engraving)
1621285 The Wreck of the Boyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of the Boyne. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 August 1875.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22850678
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boyne Brest Scuttling Shipwrecks Steam Ship Wreck
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The Wreck of the Boyne - A Haunting Reminder of Maritime Tragedy
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. This print showcases "The Wreck of the Boyne" an engraving created by an English School artist in the 19th century. The artwork, now part of a private collection, originally appeared as an illustration in The Illustrated London News on August 28,1875. The image transports us back to a fateful moment in maritime history. It depicts the devastating aftermath of a shipwreck involving the steamship Boyne, owned by the Royal Mail Company. The vessel lies helplessly wrecked off the coast near Brest, France. As we gaze upon this haunting scene, our minds are filled with questions about what led to this tragic event. Was it treacherous weather conditions or human error that caused such destruction? We can only imagine how terrifying and chaotic those final moments must have been for those aboard. The wreckage serves as a somber reminder of both the dangers faced by seafarers and the fragility of life at sea. It also offers insight into European maritime history and French culture during this era. Through this powerful visual representation captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are invited to reflect on our own vulnerability amidst nature's forces and appreciate the bravery exhibited by sailors who risk their lives on tumultuous waters.
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