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Greetings Card : Wreck of the Loustic, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. January 1936
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Wreck of the Loustic, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. January 1936
The French topsail schooner Loustic, 115 tons, was built in 1903 in France. On the way from Quimper to Cardiff she was wrecked on Gyllyngvase Beach on Christmas Eve 1935 and was later sold and broken up. Photographer: R.A. Curtis
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : SL.0056.2
Media ID 18063189
© From the collection of the RIC
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection - a stunning image of the Wreck of the Loustic, captured at Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. This evocative card features the wreckage of the French topsail schooner Loustic, which ran aground and was wrecked on the beach in January 1936, on its way from Quimper to Cardiff. With a rich history behind it, this card is sure to make a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. The high-quality print brings the rugged beauty of the Cornish coastline to life, making it a must-have for those who appreciate the natural world and maritime history. Send a piece of the past to your loved ones with our beautiful Wreck of the Loustic Greetings Card from Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the haunting remains of the French topsail schooner Loustic, a once majestic vessel that met its tragic fate on Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall. The year was 1936, and this poignant image freezes a moment in time forever etched in maritime history. Built in France in 1903, the Loustic weighed an impressive 115 tons and embarked on a fateful journey from Quimper to Cardiff. However, destiny had other plans for her as she succumbed to treacherous waters on Christmas Eve of 1935. Stranded upon the unforgiving shores of Gyllyngvase Beach, her shattered hull became an eerie reminder of both human triumphs and nature's relentless power. Photographed by R. A. Curtis with remarkable skill and sensitivity, this image evokes a sense of melancholy as we witness the remnants of a shipwrecked dream. The stark contrast between the decaying wooden frame against the backdrop of Cornwall's rugged coastline is both mesmerizing and somber. The Loustic's story did not end here; after being sold off piece by piece following her demise, she ultimately faded into obscurity. Yet through this photograph preserved at Royal Cornwall Museum, we are granted an intimate glimpse into her final moments before becoming lost to time. As we gaze upon this poignant scene captured over eight decades ago, let us remember those who sailed aboard these vessels - their bravery and resilience
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