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Burning of the "Mauritius, "at Southampton (engraving)
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Burning of the "Mauritius, "at Southampton (engraving)
1602011 Burning of the " Mauritius, " at Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the " Mauritius, " at Southampton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 February 1855.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23069120
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Fires Hampshire Mauritius Southampton
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The captivating engraving titled "Burning of the 'Mauritius' at Southampton" takes us back to a dramatic event that unfolded in the 19th century. The image showcases a chaotic scene, as flames engulf the ill-fated ship, casting an eerie glow across Southampton's maritime landscape. This historical artwork, part of a private collection, captures the intensity and devastation of this tragic incident. The burning vessel stands tall amidst billowing smoke and raging fire, its masts reaching towards the heavens like desperate pleas for salvation. The artist skillfully portrays the chaos on board as crew members scramble to escape their doomed fate. The surrounding ships bear witness to this harrowing spectacle while maintaining a safe distance from the inferno. Published in The Illustrated London News on February 24th, 1855, this engraving serves as both documentation and storytelling medium. It transports viewers back in time to experience firsthand one of Hampshire's most significant maritime disasters. Through this print by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection, we are reminded of the fragility of human endeavors against nature's wrath. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we can't help but feel a sense of awe at both man's resilience and vulnerability when faced with such destructive forces.
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