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Andrew Besley, photographer, at an exhibition

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Andrew Besley, photographer, at an exhibition

Andrew Besley, photographer, at an exhibition about wrecks and rescues in the south west of England. Seen standing by press photographs of the Flying Enterprise, which sank off Lizard Point in 1953 -- it was these photos which inspired him to become a photographer. Date: circa 1990s

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1990s Andrew Anorak Besley Cornish Enterprise Jumper Lizard Media Photographer Press Rescues Sank Shirt Stripy Wrecks


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In this photograph, Andrew Besley, a renowned British photographer, stands proudly before an exhibition dedicated to the wrecks and rescues that have shaped the south west coast of England. The exhibition, held in the heart of Cornwall, showcases a collection of press photographs that have captured the essence of the region's maritime history. Andrew, dressed in a striped shirt, anorak, and jumper, gazes intently at a photograph of the Flying Enterprise, a ship that tragically sank off Lizard Point in 1953. The image, which hangs prominently in the display, is a poignant reminder of the dangerous allure of the sea and the heroic efforts of the rescue services. It was these very photographs that inspired Andrew to pursue a career in photography. The raw emotion and drama captured in the images resonated with him, igniting a passion that would drive him to document the world around him through the lens of his camera. The Flying Enterprise, a cargo vessel, ran aground on the rocks at Lizard Point during a storm, resulting in the loss of 22 lives. The incident was a pivotal moment in the history of the region, and the images of the rescue efforts that followed became iconic. Andrew's presence at the exhibition serves as a testament to the power of photography to preserve history and evoke emotion. As he stands before the photograph of the Flying Enterprise, one can almost hear the roar of the waves and feel the chill of the sea air. The photograph is not just a record of a historical event, but a window into the past, a reminder of the human spirit and the enduring allure of the sea.

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