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The Royal Indian Marine troopship Warren Hastings was wrecked on the south Coast
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The Royal Indian Marine troopship Warren Hastings was wrecked on the south Coast
The Royal Indian Marine troopship Warren Hastings was wrecked on the south Coast of Reunion, early in the morning on January 14. She had left the Cape on the 6th for India with the second battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment and about loo men of the Kiags Royal Rifles, the latter being bound for Mauritius. When the vessel
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This print from the Liszt Collection captures a tragic moment in history - the wreck of The Royal Indian Marine troopship Warren Hastings on the picturesque south coast of Reunion. On that fateful morning of January 14, chaos unfolded as this mighty vessel met its untimely demise. Having departed from Cape on the 6th, carrying precious cargo including the second battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment and around loo brave men of the Kings Royal Rifles bound for Mauritius, fate had other plans for them. As waves crashed against her hull, this majestic ship succumbed to nature's wrath. The image portrays a scene frozen in time; wreckage strewn across sandy shores, remnants of what once was a symbol of maritime strength. The sheer power and force required to bring down such an imposing vessel is evident even in stillness. As we gaze upon this haunting photograph, let us remember those who lost their lives or were forever changed by this tragedy. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst grandeur and might, Mother Nature can remind us all too abruptly of our vulnerability. May this powerful image continue to evoke emotions and inspire reflection on both human resilience and our place within nature's vast realm.
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