Capsized Collection

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All

Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography
KW188565 Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography by Rev

Simon Le Bon in Cornwall
Simon John Charles Le Bon (b. 1958), English musician, in Cornwall, at the time his yacht capsized during the Fastnet race off Falmouth

Bringing the Raft from the Wreck
IL193468 Bringing the Raft from the Wreck, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Richard Branson and other members of the crew from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger which sank 100 miles off the Scillies. He and his crew of eight were trying to break the Atlantic crossing record

Richard Branson pictured after being rescued from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank 100 miles off the Scillies. He and his crew of eight were trying to break the Atlantic crossing record

Richard Branson with his parents after being rescued from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank 100 miles off the Scillies

The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850
3478526 The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the HMS Victoria capsizing after colliding with HMS Camperdown. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Une nouvelle maniére de descendre le fleuve de la vie
Une nouvelle maniere de descendre le fleuve de la vie, 19th century. Parisian boaters - a new way to go down the river of life

A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. Creator: G Durand
A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Britten-Norman - Cushioncraft CC. 5 No. 001
Britten-Norman - Cushioncraft CC.5 No.001, at Hovershow 66, held on Browndown near Gosport, on 6 June 1966

Shin-Meiwa US-1A 9080
Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force - Shin-Meiwa US-1A 9080 (msn 2010) (crashed 21 December 1995 when it capsized on landing, killing 10of the 12 occupants) Date: circa 1990

Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving)
1046889 Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne)

Workers overwhelmed by the wheels of a mill on the Adige as they crossed the river by boat on their way to work
2815296 Workers overwhelmed by the wheels of a mill on the Adige as they crossed the river by boat on their way to work (colour litho) by Beltrame

A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit
2778350 A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit

In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast
2777946 In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast, at the height of St. Stephen near Constantinople

The ship cut in two (colour litho)
2778410 The ship cut in two (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ship cut in two)

Midshipman Newcome and Spunyarn drinking Malaga wine
Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern, at the summit of Scud Hill, Gibraltar. Widow Cummings brings more wine, a monkey sits on a cannon

Destruction of the French Frigates L Arianne & L Andromache, engraved by T
STC234778 Destruction of the French Frigates L Arianne & L Andromache, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

On manoeuvres (colour litho)
2795637 On manoeuvres (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On manoeuvres)

Italian sailors devoured by sharks (colour litho)
2782211 Italian sailors devoured by sharks (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian sailors devoured by sharks)

Notes of Dr Livingstones Travels (engraving)
1058526 Notes of Dr Livingstones Travels (engraving) by Whymper, Josiah Wood (1813-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes of Dr Livingstones Travels)

Joseph Fourquet, a pilot from Biarritz known as Carcabueno
6000571 Joseph Fourquet, a pilot from Biarritz known as Carcabueno, rescuing people from a boat that capsized in a storm (engraving) by French School

On a river in flood near Kolhapur
2783622 On a river in flood near Kolhapur, in Western India, a big snake, broke off

Camille Pelletans accident (litho)
2795658 Camille Pelletans accident (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Pelletans accident)

A tragic boat trip (colour litho)
2795980 A tragic boat trip (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic boat trip. Seven people drowned off Boulogne, France. Une promenade tragique)

The death of Doctor Brengues, drowned in rapids on a river in Tonkin
3097574 The death of Doctor Brengues, drowned in rapids on a river in Tonkin, Indochina (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Doctor Brengues)

The recent storms (colour litho)
2818242 The recent storms (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The recent storms. A rescue off Les Sables d Olonne. Les dernieres tempetes)

Sea storm and shipwreck (oil on wood)
BFM286891 Sea storm and shipwreck (oil on wood) by Dietrich, Christian Wilhelm Ernst (1712-74); 21x27.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

The Iron Clipper-Ship Eastminster, capsized in London Docks (engraving)
1621881 The Iron Clipper-Ship Eastminster, capsized in London Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iron Clipper-Ship Eastminster)

Dr Livingstones Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa (engraving)
1609186 Dr Livingstones Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa (engraving) by English School

Ted McNamara retrieving barrel, Sennen Cove, Cornwall
Ted McNamara, adventurer, and Customs men, retrieving the barrel in which he was attempting to cross the Atlantic to Florida, until it capsized 50 yards from shore

The Royal George, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Royal George, (1931). HMS Royal George, launched in1756, was a 100-gun ship of the line of the Royal Navy

Ted McNamara and burning barrel, Sennen Cove, Cornwall
Ted McNamara, adventurer, drinking a toast to the barrel in which he was attempting to cross the Atlantic to Florida, until it capsized 50 yards from shore

Salvaging a Fishing Boat
Men salvaging a Ramsgate fishing smack which has run aground at Herne Bay, Kent, England, refloating it with barrels of air. Date: early 1930s

Greenland Whale, book illustration engraved by William Home Lizars (1788-1859)
XND75984 Greenland Whale, book illustration engraved by William Home Lizars (1788-1859) by Stewart, James (1791-1863) (after); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

St. Dominic Rescuing Shipwrecked Fishermen from Drowning, detail from the Altarpiece of St
XIR62086 St. Dominic Rescuing Shipwrecked Fishermen from Drowning, detail from the Altarpiece of St

Wreck of the Grampus, illustration from The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of
XJF483334 Wreck of the Grampus, illustration from The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe, 1884 (etching) by Gifford

Battle of the Hague, 29th May 1692, engraved by William Woollett (1735-85) 1781
XIR182950 Battle of the Hague, 29th May 1692, engraved by William Woollett (1735-85) 1781 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782) English naval officer of Swedish descent. Rear admiral 1780. Command of HM ships in East Indies in Seven Years War (1756-1763)

Various ships at sea, WW1
Various unidentified ships at sea, including one which has capsized (possibly HMS Majestic), during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

HMS Majestic, British battleship, capsized, WW1
HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles

HMS Majestic, British battleship, sinking, WW1
HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles

Transatlantic race trimoran capsized
A Transatlantic multihull race trimoran capsized 1000 miles west of the Scilly Isles, photographed from RAF Nimrod

Outward Bound by Unknown Artist
Scene showing a lifeboat team rescuing the crew of a capsized boat

Aboard a sinking ship
Aboard the sinking Vesris; a photograph taken on deck just seconds before the liner went down, showing people in lifebelts heading for the lifeboats

Acccident in London docks, the ship Eastminster, when it cap
The iron clipper ship, the Eastminster, shown capsized in London Docks. Strong winds blew her over causing her to hit and sink three barges. The crew escaped wet but unharmed

Canoeists on the river Brathay near Ambleside Lake District UK
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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Captivating Tales of Capsized Ships and Courageous Rescues" Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, stand united in their valiant efforts to save lives as a ship tragically capsizes off the treacherous shores. Their bravery shines through amidst the chaos and uncertainty. In "Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, " from The Gallery of Geography, we are transported to an icy realm where these ill-fated vessels meet their untimely demise. The unforgiving nature of Mother Nature is revealed as she claims her victims. Simon Le Bon finds himself entangled in a perilous situation while sailing off Cornwall's coast. As his boat succumbs to the merciless waves, he experiences firsthand the terrifying reality of being capsized at sea. Through curtains of rain, sleet, and snow on that fateful day in May 1941, Bismarck meets its watery grave. This haunting image captured on canvas reminds us of the destructive power lurking beneath the surface. Britten-Norman - Cushioncraft CC. 5 No. 001 glides effortlessly across water until an unexpected turn leads to disaster. Witnessing this modern marvel capsize leaves us pondering how even advanced technology can be vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances. Shin-Meiwa US-1A 9080 takes flight above turbulent waters but faces a catastrophic fate when it loses balance mid-air. The crew's heroic struggle against all odds showcases human resilience amidst adversity. Richard Branson and other members aboard The Virgin Atlantic Challenger experience a heart-stopping moment as their vessel overturns during a daring race against time. Their survival becomes a testament to human determination against overwhelming odds. "The Claw, " once instrumental in recovering shipwrecked treasures from ocean depths now lies silently at the bottom itself—a poignant reminder that even those who rescue others may need saving someday too.