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The John O Gaunt "settling down", 1844. Creator: Unknown
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The John O Gaunt "settling down", 1844. Creator: Unknown
The John O Gaunt " settling down", 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea, completely and instantaneously...an immense cloud, seemingly of smoke of an unusually white complexion, but really of spray, was seen to ascend from the vessel [the John of Gaunt]...she seemed to be enveloped in a cloud of smoke...the main and mizen masts were seen to fall over the vessel into the sea. A few seconds more, and a rumbling sort of noise, which it is difficult to describe, was heard to proceed from the ship, and ere yet the sound had died on the ear the vessel was a complete wreck. She went almost instantaneously to pieces, no trace of her being visible but the top of her foremast. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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The John O Gaunt 'settling down', 1844 - A Captivating Moment of Destruction
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. This print captures the dramatic scene of the ill-fated ship, The John O Gaunt, as it meets its tragic end in a catastrophic explosion. Created by an unknown artist in 1844, this image freezes time to showcase the power and devastation unleashed upon this vessel. Intriguingly, Captain Warner is said to have tested his alleged ability to destroy ships at sea with astonishing speed and efficiency. As witnesses observed from Brighton's coast, an immense cloud resembling white smoke billowed from The John O Gaunt before engulfing her entirely. Within moments, the main and mizen masts crashed into the unforgiving waves. The deafening rumble that followed added another layer of terror to this already harrowing spectacle. It is difficult to convey adequately through words alone how quickly this once majestic ship succumbed to its demise. All that remained visible amidst the wreckage was a mere fragment - the top of her foremast. This engraving originally appeared in "Illustrated London News" in 1844, providing readers with a visual testament to both the dangers faced by seafarers during this era and their insatiable curiosity for scientific experimentation. Today, we are left captivated by this historical snapshot which serves as a reminder of mankind's relentless pursuit for knowledge even at great risk.
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