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Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Collision between the Ada and the Florinda (engraving)
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Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Collision between the Ada and the Florinda (engraving)
1589599 Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Collision between the Ada and the Florinda (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Collision between the Ada and the Florinda. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 August 1877.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23391604
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Collision Neva Royal Victoria Yacht Club Vent Yachting Yachts Accidents Florinda
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This engraving, titled "Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Collision between the Ada and the Florinda" transports us back to a dramatic moment in maritime history. Created by William Heysham Overend in 1877, this print captures the chaos and intensity of a fateful collision on the open waters. The scene unfolds with two majestic yachts, Ada and Florinda, locked in a devastating clash. The artist's meticulous attention to detail allows us to witness every nuance of this tragic event. The waves crash against the hulls as these once graceful vessels become entangled in an unforgiving dance of destruction. As we delve deeper into this historical artwork, we are reminded of the inherent risks involved in yachting ventures. Accidents like these serve as stark reminders that even amidst elegance and opulence, nature can unleash its fury without warning. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club stands as a silent witness to this calamity. Its members watch helplessly from afar as their beloved ships succumb to fate's cruel hand. This image serves not only as a testament to human resilience but also highlights our vulnerability when faced with forces beyond our control. Through Overend's masterful engraving technique, we are transported back in time; we feel the tension and despair that permeated those who witnessed this tragedy firsthand. It is through art like this that history comes alive before our eyes – reminding us of both triumphs and tribulations experienced by those who came before us on these turbulent seas.
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