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Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands, Turf Tower erected by the Survivors, making Signals to a Ship (engraving)
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Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands, Turf Tower erected by the Survivors, making Signals to a Ship (engraving)
1105995 Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands, Turf Tower erected by the Survivors, making Signals to a Ship (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands, Turf Tower erected by the Survivors, making Signals to a Ship. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 April 1876.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23536310
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Erected Indian Ocean Scuttling Shipwrecks Signals Strathmore Survivors Wreck Coast Scene
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This engraving, titled "Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands, Turf Tower erected by the Survivors, making Signals to a Ship" takes us back in time to a dramatic maritime event. Created by William Heysham Overend in 1876 for The Illustrated London News, this print captures a moment of desperation and hope. The scene depicts the aftermath of a shipwreck off the rugged coast of the Crozet Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Strathmore lies wrecked against jagged rocks as survivors gather onshore. In an ingenious attempt to attract help, they have constructed a turf tower that reaches towards the sky like a beacon of resilience. Amidst crashing waves and stormy skies, these brave individuals make signals to an approaching ship on the horizon. Their survival depends on catching its attention before all hope is lost. This image encapsulates both their vulnerability and determination as they cling onto life amidst treacherous conditions. The coastal landscape serves as a stark reminder of nature's power and unpredictability. It showcases not only the beauty but also the dangers associated with living near such unforgiving shores. Through this evocative artwork, we are transported into an intense moment where human strength battles against formidable odds. It reminds us of our own capacity for resilience when faced with adversity and how unity can be found even in times of great distress. This historic engraving from Bridgeman Images invites us to reflect upon our connection with nature and our
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