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HMS Diadem rescuing crew of American ship C. W. Connor
HMS Diadem was a British Royal Navy screw frigate. In March 1832 she was returning to Britain from Bermuda when she came across the dismasted American ship C.W. Connor which was helpless and in grave danger. She rescued the crew, comprising the Master and five men, who had endured the vagaries of the Atlantic for five days, consuming only ships biscuits and rainwater. The crew were subsequently transferred to the American ship Annapolis. From " The Illustrated London News" dated Saturday April 12th, 1862. " The Illustrated London News" was the worlds first illustrated weekly newspaper and was first published in 1842 by Herbert Ingram
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An Act of Heroism - HMS Diadem Rescues American Ship C. W. Connor
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. In this photo print, we witness a remarkable moment in maritime history as the British Royal Navy screw frigate, HMS Diadem, extends its helping hand to save the crew of the dismasted American ship C. W. Connor. The year is 1832, and amidst treacherous Atlantic waters, fate brings these two vessels together. The image captures the essence of bravery and compassion as HMS Diadem approaches the helpless American ship on that fateful day. With her masts shattered and sails torn apart, the crew of C. W. Connor had endured five harrowing days at sea with nothing but ships biscuits and rainwater to sustain them. Led by their unwavering sense of duty, the valiant men aboard HMS Diadem swiftly rescue the Master and his five companions from certain peril. Their selflessness shines through as they offer solace to those who have weathered unimaginable hardships. This historic event serves as a testament to humanity's capacity for unity in times of crisis - transcending borders and nationalities. The transfer of rescued sailors onto an American vessel further exemplifies this spirit of camaraderie among seafarers. Preserved within "The Illustrated London News" this photograph immortalizes a poignant chapter in naval history while paying homage to Herbert Ingram's pioneering creation -the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper. As we gaze upon this extraordinary scene captured by whitemay from Fine
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