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Dangerous Waters
1st May 1948: The mastheads of previous victims can been seen over the flooding tide that hides the treacherous Goodwin Sands on the Kentish coast. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4534 - The Treachery Of The Goodwin Sands - pub.1948 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Bert Hardy
Media ID 11818098
1940 1949 Danger England Black Flood Hiding Shore The Natural World Tide Transport Europe Pp Victim World Water Goodwin Sands Kentish Previous
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Dangerous Waters - A Haunting Reminder of the Treachery Lurking Beneath the Surface
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. This photo print, captured by Bert Hardy in 1948, transports us back to a time when perilous waters held secrets that claimed countless lives. The image reveals the mastheads of previous victims ominously emerging from the flooding tide, concealing the treacherous Goodwin Sands along England's Kentish coast. The stark contrast between light and dark emphasizes the foreboding nature of these unforgiving waters. With no people in sight, we are left to contemplate the power and unpredictability of nature itself. This haunting scene serves as a poignant reminder of how easily ships can succumb to their watery graves. As we delve into this archival piece from Picture Post magazine, it becomes evident that danger lurked beneath even seemingly calm seas. The vessel's presence on this desolate shore stands as a testament to both human resilience and vulnerability against natural forces. Transportation and finance intertwine with tales of nautical vessels lost at sea during this era. It is within this historical context that we appreciate not only Hardy's artistic eye but also his ability to capture an important moment in maritime history. This evocative photograph invites us to reflect upon our own mortality while marveling at the sheer beauty and power held within our world's waterways. It serves as a timeless reminder that even amidst tranquility lies hidden danger – an eternal dance between man and nature that continues to
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