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The screw steamer 'Solway', 1850
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The screw steamer 'Solway', 1850
3478513 The screw steamer 'Solway', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the burning of the screw steamer 'Solway' on her way from Belfast to Swansea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38256628
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the tragic fate of the screw steamer 'Solway' in 1850 as she went up in flames on her journey from Belfast to Swansea. The illustration vividly depicts the chaos and destruction as the vessel is engulfed by fire, with billowing smoke rising into the sky.
The 'Solway', a paddle wheel steamer, was once a symbol of innovation and progress in passenger transportation. However, on that fateful day, it met its untimely demise in a fiery blaze that left nothing but ashes in its wake.
The artist has masterfully captured the intensity of the flames and the sheer devastation wrought upon this once proud ship. The burning brazier illuminates the scene with an eerie glow, highlighting the tragedy unfolding before our eyes.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are reminded of the fragility of human endeavors and how quickly they can be consumed by forces beyond our control. The 'Solway' may have been reduced to ruins, but its story lives on through this haunting depiction that serves as a poignant reminder of both triumph and tragedy on the high seas.
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