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The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy (litho)
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The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy (litho)
1601117 The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 October 1902.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23067994
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ashore Breeches Buoy Bringing Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Crew Gorleston Schooner Scuttling Shipwrecks Wreck Coast Scene
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This lithograph, titled "The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy" takes us back to a dramatic maritime event in 1902. The artist, Henry Charles Seppings Wright, skillfully captures the intensity and danger surrounding shipwrecks along the coastal shores. In this scene, we witness a schooner named Amy succumbing to the merciless power of the sea near Gorleston. As waves crash against its hull, brave crew members desperately cling onto ropes connected to a breeches-buoy system. This ingenious contraption allows them to be safely transported from their sinking vessel to solid ground. Wright's meticulous attention to detail transports us into this harrowing moment as we can almost feel the salt spray on our faces and hear the roaring waves crashing against jagged rocks. The engraving expertly showcases both the beauty and treachery of coastal scenes. "The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston" serves as an important reminder of humanity's resilience in times of crisis. It highlights not only the bravery and resourcefulness of sailors but also emphasizes how communities come together during such calamities. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded that even amidst chaos and destruction, there is always hope for salvation and new beginnings.
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