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The ship Rangoon sinks, 1871
The P&O mail steamship Rangoon sinking after the removal of the passengers and crew. The ship was accidently run onto the rocks when leaving Galle harbour in Sri Lanka, where it eventually sank.
1871
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1871 Accident Ceylon Galle Jul16 Lanka Mail Rangoon Sank Sinking Steamship Sunk Wreck
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment in maritime history with our exquisite fine art print of 'The Ship Rangoon Sinks, 1871' by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the P&O mail steamship Rangoon, which tragically ran aground and sank after leaving Galle harbour in Sri Lanka. This captivating image, taken from the Illustrated London News archives, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone with an appreciation for the past. Bring this piece of maritime history into your home or office and relive the story of the Rangoon's fateful journey.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50cm x 40.6cm (19.7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting image captures the final moments of the P&O mail steamship Rangoon as it sinks into the waters off the coast of Galle, Sri Lanka, in 1871. The ship, which had been transporting passengers and cargo between India and Europe, had accidentally run aground as it was leaving the harbor. Despite the efforts of the crew and local residents to save the vessel, the Rangoon eventually succumbed to the relentless waves and sank. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer for the Illustrated London News, poignantly depicts the ship's slow demise as it lists heavily to one side, its once proud hull now awash with water. The masts and rigging are submerged, and the once bustling decks are now deserted, save for a few figures in the foreground who stand as silent witnesses to the tragedy. The scene is one of chaos and despair, with small boats scrambling to rescue those still aboard, while others look on from the safety of the shore. The sun sets in the background, casting a golden glow over the scene, adding an air of melancholy to the image. The sinking of the Rangoon was a major maritime disaster of the late 1800s, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and uncertainties of life at sea during that era. Today, the wreck of the Rangoon lies beneath the waves, a testament to the power of the sea and the resilience of those who sailed upon it.
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