HMS Eurydice, Portsmouth Harbour, 1878
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HMS Eurydice, Portsmouth Harbour, 1878
Engraving showing HMS Eurydice in Portsmouth Harbour, shortly before her last voyage, 1878. Launched in 1843 as a 21-gun frigate, by 1878 Eurydice was being used as a training ship. On the 22nd March that year, she was struck by a wintery squall off the Isle of Wight and sank with the loss of 326 men
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1843 1878 22nd Frigate Isle Launched Loss Portsmouth Sank Shortly Squall Struck Voyage Wight Wintery Year
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This hauntingly beautiful engraving captures the HMS Eurydice in Portsmouth Harbour, just before embarking on her fateful last voyage in 1878. Originally launched as a powerful 21-gun frigate in 1843, the Eurydice had been repurposed as a training ship by the time of her tragic end. The image showcases the historic vessel against a backdrop of winter skies, hinting at the impending doom that would soon befall her.
On March 22nd, 1878, while navigating through icy waters off the Isle of Wight, the Eurydice was suddenly struck by a fierce squall. In a matter of moments, she succumbed to nature's wrath and sank beneath the waves, taking with her the lives of 326 brave men.
This poignant engraving serves as a somber reminder of both the power and fragility of maritime history. It immortalizes not only the grandeur of this once-mighty ship but also pays tribute to those who lost their lives aboard her. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to a time when naval tragedies were an all too common occurrence – a stark reminder that even in our quest for progress and exploration, nature always has the final say.
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