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"Lost at Sea: Tales of Foundering and Tragic Shipwrecks" The haunting image of Zeppelin L15 (LZ48) foundering in Knock Deep, 12 April 1916

Background imageFoundering Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese warship Hatsuse foundering

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese warship Hatsuse foundering, the mainmast falling across one of ship's boats
530173 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese warship Hatsuse foundering, the mainmast falling across one of ship's boats.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFoundering Collection: The foundering of the 'Teuton', 1850

The foundering of the 'Teuton', 1850
3478505 The foundering of the 'Teuton', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the foundering of the 'Teuton'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFoundering Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser foundering at the Battle of Cehmulpo, 9 February 1904

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser foundering at the Battle of Cehmulpo, 9 February 1904
530151 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser foundering at the Battle of Cehmulpo, 9 February 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFoundering Collection: Zeppelin L15 (LZ48) foundering in Knock Deep, 12 April 1916

Zeppelin L15 (LZ48) foundering in Knock Deep, 12 April 1916. Date: 1916

Background imageFoundering Collection: The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam

The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of
2814939 The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of Spain (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea (colour litho)

A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea (colour litho)
2808835 A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho)

Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho)
2815614 Dramatic rescue in the Venice lagoon of a milkewalker boat that a floe... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue

Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho)
2815610 Sad Christmas, sailing ship sunk in Genoa by a large German steamer and dramatic crew rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sad Christmas)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The new glories of German piracy (Colour Litho)

The new glories of German piracy (Colour Litho)
2808657 The new glories of German piracy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new glories of German piracy)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save

Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves
2815435 Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of

The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of Pesaro (colour litho)
2815217 The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of Pesaro (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho)

The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho)
2778598 The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deeds of Gibraltar)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The ship cut in two (colour litho)

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)

Background imageFoundering Collection: An Italian steam violently hit and sunk by a Belgian steam loaded with coal near Cartagena

An Italian steam violently hit and sunk by a Belgian steam loaded with coal near Cartagena (colour litho)
2815069 An Italian steam violently hit and sunk by a Belgian steam loaded with coal near Cartagena (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The tragic march in search of the rescue of those who escaped the explosion of the Viking whaler

The tragic march in search of the rescue of those who escaped the explosion of the Viking whaler who... (colour litho)
2778037 The tragic march in search of the rescue of those who escaped the explosion of the Viking whaler who... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The dramas of the sea, the shipwreck of the Tamise steam by the French company Messageries

The dramas of the sea, the shipwreck of the Tamise steam by the French company Messageries Maritimes (colour litho)
2798824 The dramas of the sea, the shipwreck of the Tamise steam by the French company Messageries Maritimes (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Russian Team From Vladivostok Sinks The Japanese Transport Hitachi Maru And Fires On

The Russian Team From Vladivostok Sinks The Japanese Transport Hitachi Maru And Fires On... (colour litho)
2798791 The Russian Team From Vladivostok Sinks The Japanese Transport Hitachi Maru And Fires On... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: Tragedies on the Sea (Colour Litho)

Tragedies on the Sea (Colour Litho)
2783956 Tragedies on the Sea (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedies on the sea)

Background imageFoundering Collection: An exceptional rescue (colour litho)

An exceptional rescue (colour litho)
2783803 An exceptional rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional rescue)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Foundering of the Hibernia (engraving)

Foundering of the Hibernia (engraving)
1611534 Foundering of the Hibernia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundering of the Hibernia)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Wreck of the 'Stella'(litho)

The Wreck of the "Stella"(litho)
1598700 The Wreck of the " Stella" (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of the " Stella")

Background imageFoundering Collection: Foundering of the battleship Kniaz Suvaroff, flagship of Rojdestvensky (litho)

Foundering of the battleship Kniaz Suvaroff, flagship of Rojdestvensky (litho)
1092883 Foundering of the battleship Kniaz Suvaroff, flagship of Rojdestvensky (litho) by Matania, Edouardo (1847-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundering of the battleship Kniaz Suvaroff)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Loss of the Cape Mail Steamship 'American'(engraving)

The Loss of the Cape Mail Steamship "American"(engraving)
1045408 The Loss of the Cape Mail Steamship " American" (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of the Cape Mail Steamship " American")

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Loss of the 'Teuton', Foundering of the Vessel off Cape Hanglip (engraving)

The Loss of the "Teuton", Foundering of the Vessel off Cape Hanglip (engraving)
1054660 The Loss of the " Teuton", Foundering of the Vessel off Cape Hanglip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The damage of the libecciata on the coasts of the Tuscan Archipelago, crew leaving a ship

The damage of the libecciata on the coasts of the Tuscan Archipelago, crew leaving a ship... (colour litho)
2815387 The damage of the libecciata on the coasts of the Tuscan Archipelago, crew leaving a ship... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Paganini motor ship of the department of Fiume has bravely saved, during a storm

The Paganini motor ship of the department of Fiume has bravely saved, during a storm... (colour litho)
2778326 The Paganini motor ship of the department of Fiume has bravely saved, during a storm... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho)

Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho)
2777767 Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fury of waves on the Black Sea)

Background imageFoundering Collection: A magnificent example of serenity in danger (colour litho)

A magnificent example of serenity in danger (colour litho)
2809044 A magnificent example of serenity in danger (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A magnificent example of serenity in danger)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Italian sailors (colour litho)

Italian sailors (colour litho)
2808694 Italian sailors (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian sailors. After fighting leoninally on the Sterope ship against a German submarine)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Exciting shipwreck of an Italian ship on the coast of Corsica, and loss of two hubs (colour litho)

Exciting shipwreck of an Italian ship on the coast of Corsica, and loss of two hubs (colour litho)
2814963 Exciting shipwreck of an Italian ship on the coast of Corsica, and loss of two hubs (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American, the Boats leaving the Ship (engraving)

Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American, the Boats leaving the Ship (engraving)
1614012 Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American, the Boats leaving the Ship (engraving) by English School

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho)

The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho)
2777814 The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zip line that saves)

Background imageFoundering Collection: German submarine that sinks several English steamers in the Irish Sea, granting 10 minutes

German submarine that sinks several English steamers in the Irish Sea, granting 10 minutes... (colour litho)
2815726 German submarine that sinks several English steamers in the Irish Sea, granting 10 minutes... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: A huge undertaking is being attempted in England, the recovery of the German war fleet

A huge undertaking is being attempted in England, the recovery of the German war fleet... (colour litho)
2809327 A huge undertaking is being attempted in England, the recovery of the German war fleet... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The dramas of the sea, the fire of the transatlantic City of Honolulu

The dramas of the sea, the fire of the transatlantic City of Honolulu, three hundred kilometers from... (colour litho)
2809150 The dramas of the sea, the fire of the transatlantic City of Honolulu, three hundred kilometers from... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Dramas Of The Sea, The Clash Of Two Steamers At Marseille And The Sinking Of Liban

The Dramas Of The Sea, The Clash Of Two Steamers At Marseille And The Sinking Of Liban (Colour Litho)
2798675 The Dramas Of The Sea, The Clash Of Two Steamers At Marseille And The Sinking Of Liban (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas Of The Sea)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Foundering of the French Liner 'La Bourgogne', the Desperate Struggle for Life as the Vessel

The Foundering of the French Liner "La Bourgogne", the Desperate Struggle for Life as the Vessel Sank (litho)
1063665 The Foundering of the French Liner " La Bourgogne", the Desperate Struggle for Life as the Vessel Sank (litho) by Nash

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Eira Arctic Expedition, foundering of the Eira, 21 August 1881, off Cape Flora

The Eira Arctic Expedition, foundering of the Eira, 21 August 1881, off Cape Flora, Franz Joseph Land (engraving)
1622033 The Eira Arctic Expedition, foundering of the Eira, 21 August 1881, off Cape Flora, Franz Joseph Land (engraving) by Overend

Background imageFoundering Collection: Foundering of the Steam-Ship La Plata in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)

Foundering of the Steam-Ship La Plata in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
1589425 Foundering of the Steam-Ship La Plata in the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Ice in the Atlantic Ocean (engraving)

Ice in the Atlantic Ocean (engraving)
1060828 Ice in the Atlantic Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice in the Atlantic Ocean)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Foundering of the Steamship 'Wolf'off Fogo Island, Newfoundland (litho)

The Foundering of the Steamship "Wolf"off Fogo Island, Newfoundland (litho)
1042085 The Foundering of the Steamship " Wolf" off Fogo Island, Newfoundland (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Foundering of the 'Cotopaxi'(engraving)

Foundering of the "Cotopaxi"(engraving)
1055672 Foundering of the " Cotopaxi" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundering of the " Cotopaxi")

Background imageFoundering Collection: The Battle of the Yalu, Foundering of the Chinese War-Ship Chih-Yuen (engraving)

The Battle of the Yalu, Foundering of the Chinese War-Ship Chih-Yuen (engraving)
1107973 The Battle of the Yalu, Foundering of the Chinese War-Ship Chih-Yuen (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Yalu)

Background imageFoundering Collection: The deadly storms of these days, Russian 4-masted sailing ship broken on the English coast

The deadly storms of these days, Russian 4-masted sailing ship broken on the English coast... (colour litho)
2815513 The deadly storms of these days, Russian 4-masted sailing ship broken on the English coast... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: The end of a giant of the seas (colour litho)

The end of a giant of the seas (colour litho)
2809197 The end of a giant of the seas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of a giant of the seas)

Background imageFoundering Collection: After the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow (colour litho)

After the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow (colour litho)
2808814 After the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the German fleet sank in Scapa Flow)

Background imageFoundering Collection: Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed

Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed... (colour litho)
2808662 Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFoundering Collection: German attacks on hospital ships, the sinking of the Lanfrane (colour litho)

German attacks on hospital ships, the sinking of the Lanfrane (colour litho)
2808583 German attacks on hospital ships, the sinking of the Lanfrane (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German attacks on hospital ships)



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"Lost at Sea: Tales of Foundering and Tragic Shipwrecks" The haunting image of Zeppelin L15 (LZ48) foundering in Knock Deep, 12 April 1916, serves as a reminder of the perils faced by early aviation pioneers. Beneath the waves, divers tirelessly work on the recovery of objects from the Sirio steam shipwreck off the coast of Spain, revealing fragments of a forgotten past. The Claw, once an instrument for salvaging shipwrecked treasures, now rests silently at the bottom of the sea—a poignant symbol of lost opportunities and dashed dreams. A macabre discovery awaits those who venture into the depths—an eerie glimpse into history's watery graveyard where sunken ships reveal their secrets through vivid color lithographs. Witnessing a piece of mountain plunge dramatically into the sea from a height of 1800 meters evokes both awe and trepidation—nature's raw power meeting humanity's fragile existence. In an epic battle against three English cruisers, German battleship Graf von Spee met its tragic fate—a testament to war's merciless grip on lives and vessels alike. The sinking of Lusitania by German forces remains etched in our collective memory—a chilling reminder that even great ocean liners can succumb to man-made horrors with devastating consequences. Amidst icy waters in Canada, a coal vapor slashes through a majestic vessel—the dramatic sinking followed by heroic rescue efforts paints a vivid picture filled with both tragedy and hope. A milkewalker boat trapped amidst floes finds itself facing perilous circumstances within Venice lagoon—dramatic rescues unfold against breathtaking color lithographs capturing this heart-wrenching event.