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In the vast expanse of the sea, a tragic tale unfolds

Background imageSwam Collection: The Wreck of the Liner 'Mohegan'on the Manacle Rocks, the Porthoustock Lifeboat rescuing the Crew

The Wreck of the Liner "Mohegan"on the Manacle Rocks, the Porthoustock Lifeboat rescuing the Crew (litho)
1063677 The Wreck of the Liner " Mohegan" on the Manacle Rocks, the Porthoustock Lifeboat rescuing the Crew (litho) by Nash

Background imageSwam Collection: Henry Jenkins (169)

Henry Jenkins (169)
HENRY JENKINS of Ellerton-upon-Swale, Yorkshire : in his last century he was a keen fisherman, and swam in the river after reaching 100. Date: 1501 - 1670

Background imageSwam Collection: Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland; Town At The End Of The Grand Canal

Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland; Town At The End Of The Grand Canal

Background imageSwam Collection: Winter Landscape

Winter Landscape
A colourful painting showing a farm settlement with fenced fields and barns in winter, trees are casting shadows which stretch over the land and a swam of birds can be seen in the sky

Background imageSwam Collection: Swan Swam Over The Sea (chromolitho)

Swan Swam Over The Sea (chromolitho)
2811782 Swan Swam Over The Sea (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swan Swam Over The Sea)

Background imageSwam Collection: Kinmont Willie (colour litho)

Kinmont Willie (colour litho)
3651551 Kinmont Willie (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinmont Willie)

Background imageSwam Collection: Mr Matthew Webb, Swam the Channel, 9 October 1875, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Mr Matthew Webb, Swam the Channel, 9 October 1875, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611653 Mr Matthew Webb, Swam the Channel, 9 October 1875, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Matthew Webb, Swam the Channel)

Background imageSwam Collection: An exceptional rescue made a Balilla in the waters of the Liri near Sora (Frosinone) (colour litho)

An exceptional rescue made a Balilla in the waters of the Liri near Sora (Frosinone) (colour litho)
2783603 An exceptional rescue made a Balilla in the waters of the Liri near Sora (Frosinone) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSwam Collection: To the cries of two young men, caught by illness during a swim in the waters of Lake Molveno

To the cries of two young men, caught by illness during a swim in the waters of Lake Molveno... (colour litho)
2783627 To the cries of two young men, caught by illness during a swim in the waters of Lake Molveno... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSwam Collection: 'Buccleuch and his men, burdened with irons, swam the river safely'(engraving)

"Buccleuch and his men, burdened with irons, swam the river safely"(engraving)
2813275 " Buccleuch and his men, burdened with irons, swam the river safely" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Buccleuch and his men)

Background imageSwam Collection: A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho)

A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho)
5212325 A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona)

Background imageSwam Collection: Master of the Horse, 1875 (colour litho)

Master of the Horse, 1875 (colour litho)
451619 Master of the Horse, 1875 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageSwam Collection: The duck took them over one at a time on her back, from Hansel

The duck took them over one at a time on her back, from Hansel
2637836 The duck took them over one at a time on her back, from Hansel and Gretel published by Blackie & Son Limited, c.1940 (colour litho) by Adams

Background imageSwam Collection: River Zaan Zaanse Schans Old Village Countryside Holland Netherlands

River Zaan Zaanse Schans Old Village Countryside Holland Netherlands

Background imageSwam Collection: Ross Castle, Lough Leane, Killarney National Park, Co Kerry, Ireland; 15Th Century Castle

Ross Castle, Lough Leane, Killarney National Park, Co Kerry, Ireland; 15Th Century Castle

Background imageSwam Collection: Lough Leane, Lakes Of Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland; Silhouetted Swan

Lough Leane, Lakes Of Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland; Silhouetted Swan

Background imageSwam Collection: Ross Castle, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland

Ross Castle, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland

Background imageSwam Collection: Memorial to Captain Webb (Cross-channel swimmer) - Dover

Memorial to Captain Webb (Cross-channel swimmer) - Dover
Dover, Kent, England - Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) famous cross-channel swimmer, the first to achieve this feat between Dover and Calais in 1875

Background imageSwam Collection: Swan Swam over the Pond

Swan Swam over the Pond
Swan swam over the pond, swim swan swim...Traditional nursery rhyme. Date: circa 1912

Background imageSwam Collection: Captain Paul Boyton Swam Straits Gibraltar World

Captain Paul Boyton Swam Straits Gibraltar World
Artokoloro

Background imageSwam Collection: Captain Matthew Webb Swam Dover England Calais

Captain Matthew Webb Swam Dover England Calais
Artokoloro

Background imageSwam Collection: The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days

The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days, returned to the well-known shopping centre today

Background imageSwam Collection: Picture No. 10861919

Picture No. 10861919
Islet Kao Kao, to which Birdman candidates swam, risking their lives, to collect Sooty terns eggs. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageSwam Collection: Picture No. 10861920

Picture No. 10861920
Islet Kao Kao, to which Birdman candidates swam risking their lives to collect Sooty terns eggs. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageSwam Collection: Picture No. 10861930

Picture No. 10861930
Kari Kari, 200-metre side of Rano Kau volcano, and the islets to which birdman candidates swam risking their lives. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageSwam Collection: Picture No. 10861918

Picture No. 10861918
Islets Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao, to which Birdman candidates swam risking their lives to collect Sooty terns eggs. Easter Island, Chile Date:


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In the vast expanse of the sea, a tragic tale unfolds. The Wreck of the Liner "Mohegan" on the Manacle Rocks sends shivers down our spines as we witness the power and unpredictability of nature. But amidst this chaos, hope emerges in the form of bravery and selflessness. The Porthoustock Lifeboat springs into action, fearlessly navigating treacherous waters to rescue the stranded crew. Their unwavering determination is captured in a lithograph by Henry Jenkins, forever immortalizing their heroic efforts. Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland stands proudly at the end of the Grand Canal. A town steeped in history and resilience, it serves as a testament to human perseverance against all odds. As winter blankets its landscape with frosty beauty, its inhabitants find solace in unity and warmth. A chromolitho titled Swan Swam Over The Sea transports us to a world where elegance meets adventure. Graceful feathers glide effortlessly across azure waves as these majestic creatures embrace freedom with every stroke. Kinmont Willie comes alive through vibrant colors in a lithograph that tells tales of daring escapes and audacious exploits. His spirit embodies courage and defiance against oppression. Mr Matthew Webb's remarkable achievement echoes through time - he swam across the Channel on that fateful day in 1875. Vanity Fair captures his triumph through an animated cartoon that celebrates his indomitable spirit. An exceptional rescue takes place on Italian waters near Sora (Frosinone), depicted vividly in a color litho called "Balilla. " In moments when life hangs by a thread, ordinary individuals rise above themselves to become heroes who save lives without hesitation or reward. Lake Molveno bears witness to tragedy as two young men fall victim to illness during their swim. A haunting color litho portrays their cries for help echoing across still waters - a reminder that even paradise can hold unforeseen dangers.