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"Sinking: A Tale of Tragedy and Heroism Through the Ages" In 1903, the RMS Carpathia sailed through treacherous waters, defying fate as it narrowly escaped sinking

Background imageSinking Collection: Accidental sinking of a fishing boat by the French armoured cruiser Admiral Aube during speed

Accidental sinking of a fishing boat by the French armoured cruiser Admiral Aube during speed trials (colour litho)
3097340 Accidental sinking of a fishing boat by the French armoured cruiser Admiral Aube during speed trials (colour litho) by French School

Background imageSinking Collection: Rescue of soldiers and crew from the wreck of the troopship Nive of the coast of Morocco

Rescue of soldiers and crew from the wreck of the troopship Nive of the coast of Morocco (colour litho)
3096890 Rescue of soldiers and crew from the wreck of the troopship Nive of the coast of Morocco (colour litho) by French School

Background imageSinking Collection: The Spanish American War: The sinking of the Merrimac, illustration from

The Spanish American War: The sinking of the Merrimac, illustration from
3038895 The Spanish American War: The sinking of the Merrimac, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Hodgson, E.S

Background imageSinking 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 imageSinking Collection: The Dramas Of The Sea, The Shipwreck Of The Wallawalla Steam Loaded With Gold Diggers From The

The Dramas Of The Sea, The Shipwreck Of The Wallawalla Steam Loaded With Gold Diggers From The Klondike (Colour Litho)
2798512 The Dramas Of The Sea, The Shipwreck Of The Wallawalla Steam Loaded With Gold Diggers From The Klondike (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSinking 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 imageSinking 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 imageSinking 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)

Background imageSinking Collection: The loss of the French warship Nive that brought troops to Morocco... (colour litho)

The loss of the French warship Nive that brought troops to Morocco... (colour litho)
2815079 The loss of the French warship Nive that brought troops to Morocco... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSinking Collection: Return of the annual pilgrimage from Mecca, a catastrophe in the port of Tunis due to the rush to

Return of the annual pilgrimage from Mecca, a catastrophe in the port of Tunis due to the rush to embark (colour litho)
2814777 Return of the annual pilgrimage from Mecca, a catastrophe in the port of Tunis due to the rush to embark (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSinking Collection: The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho)

The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho)
2777737 The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sea that returns a ship after seven years)

Background imageSinking Collection: The dramas of the sea (colour litho)

The dramas of the sea (colour litho)
2777613 The dramas of the sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the sea)

Background imageSinking Collection: Heroic passengers (colour litho)

Heroic passengers (colour litho)
2779727 Heroic passengers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic passengers. The sinking of the steamer Tobago off the coast of Panama)

Background imageSinking Collection: The fire of the French motorboat Georges Philippar off Capo Guardafui, in the waters of

The fire of the French motorboat Georges Philippar off Capo Guardafui, in the waters of... (colour litho)
2783596 The fire of the French motorboat Georges Philippar off Capo Guardafui, in the waters of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSinking Collection: The tragedy on the river (colour litho)

The tragedy on the river (colour litho)
2783457 The tragedy on the river (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedy on the river)

Background imageSinking Collection: Passengers from a sinking steamship being devoured by sharks (colour litho)

Passengers from a sinking steamship being devoured by sharks (colour litho)
2782440 Passengers from a sinking steamship being devoured by sharks (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSinking Collection: The ice that crushes (Colour Litho)

The ice that crushes (Colour Litho)
2783977 The ice that crushes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ice that crushes)

Background imageSinking Collection: The War of the Mines (Colour Litho)

The War of the Mines (Colour Litho)
2783960 The War of the Mines (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mine War)

Background imageSinking Collection: Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho)

Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho)
2778565 Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Italian sailors)

Background imageSinking Collection: The traditional heroism of Italian sailors (colour litho)

The traditional heroism of Italian sailors (colour litho)
2778130 The traditional heroism of Italian sailors (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The traditional heroism of Italian sailors)

Background imageSinking Collection: The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet, illustration from Hutchinson

The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet, illustration from Hutchinson
IL340199 The Defeat of an Ionian Fleet, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: in 696 BC Kirua)

Background imageSinking Collection: Sixteen Pirate ships in the pay of the Turks sunk by Italians in their galleons

Sixteen Pirate ships in the pay of the Turks sunk by Italians in their galleons
STC255678 Sixteen Pirate ships in the pay of the Turks sunk by Italians in their galleons and galleasses, illustration from Pregi della Toscana Nell Imprese piu Segnalate de Cavalieri di Santo

Background imageSinking Collection: Sea storm and shipwreck (oil on wood)

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

Background imageSinking Collection: Ship dashed against ship, till the Persian dead strewed the deep like flowers

Ship dashed against ship, till the Persian dead strewed the deep like flowers
STC306477 Ship dashed against ship, till the Persian dead strewed the deep like flowers, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Background imageSinking Collection: The Nautilus, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea

The Nautilus, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea
CHT213079 The Nautilus, illustration from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97) Paris, Hetzel

Background imageSinking Collection: Baltic Scene of a Sunset (w / c on paper)

Baltic Scene of a Sunset (w / c on paper)
AGN271171 Baltic Scene of a Sunset (w/c on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageSinking Collection: Lord Bridports Action off Port L Orient, June 23rd 1795

Lord Bridports Action off Port L Orient, June 23rd 1795
STC131141 Lord Bridports Action off Port L Orient, June 23rd 1795, engraved by Bailey for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816 (colour engraving) by Whitcombe

Background imageSinking Collection: H. M. Pandora foundering, from The Eventful History of the Munity

H. M. Pandora foundering, from The Eventful History of the Munity
CHT164560 H.M. Pandora foundering, from The Eventful History of the Munity and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: its cause and consequences by John Barrow

Background imageSinking Collection: Morning after the Battle of the Nile (oil on canvas)

Morning after the Battle of the Nile (oil on canvas)
REA197459 Morning after the Battle of the Nile (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 62x90 cm; Private Collection; eRoyal Exchange Art Gallery at Cork Street, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageSinking Collection: Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, British Minister of War, killed in the sinking of HMS Hampshire

Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, British Minister of War, killed in the sinking of HMS Hampshire while on his way to
6000426 Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, British Minister of War, killed in the sinking of HMS Hampshire while on his way to Russia, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Bombled

Background imageSinking Collection: Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington

Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington Court
6014673 Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington Court, torpedoed and sunk by German U-boat U-32, World War II

Background imageSinking Collection: Destruction of the Ocean Monarch, 24 August 1848

Destruction of the Ocean Monarch, 24 August 1848
3870622 Destruction of the Ocean Monarch, 24 August 1848 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); The Parker Gallery; (add.info.: Destruction of the White Diamond Line American emigrant ship Ocean Monarch)

Background imageSinking Collection: The Kraken drags down a ship (coloured engraving)

The Kraken drags down a ship (coloured engraving)
1147339 The Kraken drags down a ship (coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; German, out of copyright

Background imageSinking Collection: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Background imageSinking Collection: Wreck of the 'Orion'(engraving)

Wreck of the "Orion"(engraving)
1612239 Wreck of the " Orion" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the " Orion")

Background imageSinking Collection: Rock Drill, Shaft-sinking by means of Rock Drills Mounted on a Duplex Swivel-jointed Bar (engraving)

Rock Drill, Shaft-sinking by means of Rock Drills Mounted on a Duplex Swivel-jointed Bar (engraving)
5207109 Rock Drill, Shaft-sinking by means of Rock Drills Mounted on a Duplex Swivel-jointed Bar (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Drill)

Background imageSinking Collection: British fleet attacking Castillo del Morro, Cuba, 1761 (chromolitho)

British fleet attacking Castillo del Morro, Cuba, 1761 (chromolitho)
964796 British fleet attacking Castillo del Morro, Cuba, 1761 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British fleet attacking Castillo del Morro, Cuba, 1761)

Background imageSinking Collection: The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho)

The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho)
972811 The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915)

Background imageSinking Collection: A rescue at sea in the year 2000 (chromolitho)

A rescue at sea in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974587 A rescue at sea in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rescue at sea in the year 2000)

Background imageSinking Collection: Battle of Ushant (Glorious First of June), 1794 (chromolitho)

Battle of Ushant (Glorious First of June), 1794 (chromolitho)
973934 Battle of Ushant (Glorious First of June), 1794 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Ushant (Glorious First of June), 1794

Background imageSinking Collection: Dramatic lifeboat rescue of the coast of Brittany (colour litho)

Dramatic lifeboat rescue of the coast of Brittany (colour litho)
3097493 Dramatic lifeboat rescue of the coast of Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dramatic lifeboat rescue of the coast of Brittany)

Background imageSinking Collection: The Russo-Japanese War: three Japanese transport ships sunk in a raid by the Vladivostok Squadron

The Russo-Japanese War: three Japanese transport ships sunk in a raid by the Vladivostok Squadron (colour litho)
3097399 The Russo-Japanese War: three Japanese transport ships sunk in a raid by the Vladivostok Squadron (colour litho) by French School

Background imageSinking Collection: Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving)

Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving)
3097391 Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur)

Background imageSinking Collection: The Russo-Japanese War: sinking of the Japanese troop transport Kinshu Maru by the Russian Navys

The Russo-Japanese War: sinking of the Japanese troop transport Kinshu Maru by the Russian Navys Vladivostok Squadron
3097378 The Russo-Japanese War: sinking of the Japanese troop transport Kinshu Maru by the Russian Navys Vladivostok Squadron (colour litho) by French School

Background imageSinking Collection: The Russo-Japanese War: the heroic death of the captain of the Russian minelayer Yenisei

The Russo-Japanese War: the heroic death of the captain of the Russian minelayer Yenisei (colour litho)
3097354 The Russo-Japanese War: the heroic death of the captain of the Russian minelayer Yenisei (colour litho) by French School

Background imageSinking Collection: Crash of the balloon Gay-Lussac in the English Channel (colour litho)

Crash of the balloon Gay-Lussac in the English Channel (colour litho)
3099234 Crash of the balloon Gay-Lussac in the English Channel (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crash of the balloon Gay-Lussac in the English Channel)

Background imageSinking Collection: The London Water Supply, jottings at the Kent Waterworks (engraving)

The London Water Supply, jottings at the Kent Waterworks (engraving)
1053762 The London Water Supply, jottings at the Kent Waterworks (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Water Supply)



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"Sinking: A Tale of Tragedy and Heroism Through the Ages" In 1903, the RMS Carpathia sailed through treacherous waters, defying fate as it narrowly escaped sinking. Meanwhile, a young girl named Grace Darling fearlessly rowed alongside her father to rescue stranded sailors from a sinking vessel. The haunting memory of "The Sinking of the Bismarck" in 1941 still lingers, reminding us of the devastating power that lies beneath the waves. An enchanting 19th-century French engraving captures this maritime disaster with its intricate details and somber atmosphere. As we delve into history's depths, we come across artifacts like the Titanic Shipwreck Registration—a chilling reminder of mankind's hubris and nature's merciless force. The Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 witnessed ships sinking amidst fierce combat, leaving behind tales etched in time. The tragic fate that befell LUSITANIA serves as a stark reminder that even grand vessels can succumb to unforeseen circumstances. Jules Verne's Nautilus submarine emerges from imagination onto artwork, symbolizing both exploration and potential peril beneath turbulent waters. No discussion on sinking is complete without mentioning one of history's most infamous disasters—the Sinking of the Titanic. This catastrophic event continues to captivate hearts worldwide with stories of heroism and loss that unfolded on that fateful night. "The Last Man, " an evocative propaganda piece by Hans Bohrdt depicting a German navy officer facing his own mortality at sea reminds us how war can lead brave souls towards their final descent. G. H Davis' depiction commemorates HMS Courageous' untimely demise—an eternal tribute to those who perished serving their country. Finally, Matania's poignant painting "The Last Shot" encapsulates both sorrow and hope as survivors cling onto life amid wreckage—reminding us that even in moments when all seems lost, the human spirit can prevail.