Liner Narrung in a gale by G. H. Davis
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Liner Narrung in a gale by G. H. Davis
The Christmas gale: beaten back by the sea. How the P&O liner Narrung was forced back by huge waves off Ushant, Brittany. Showing the vessels position before she met the huge waves. She then turned to port with great difficulty and got back to Gravesend.
1913
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In the turbulent waters of the English Channel, during the harsh winter of 1912, the P&O liner Narrung bravely battled against the relentless fury of the Christmas gale. The photograph, taken by renowned maritime artist G.H. Davis, captures the moment before the mighty waves of Ushant, Brittany, began to challenge the vessel's resolve. The tranquil scene in the image belies the impending danger as the Narrung, with Isle of Wight and French Isles in the distance, sails steadily on. Suddenly, the calm was shattered as the liner encountered the full force of the storm. The Christmas gale, known for its rough and stormy weather, unleashed huge waves that threatened to engulf the Narrung. With great difficulty, the ship turned to port, fighting against the treacherous currents and the relentless onslaught of the sea. The photograph poignantly illustrates the determination and courage of the crew as they battled the elements to bring the Narrung safely back to Gravesend. The Christmas gale had been a formidable adversary, but the liner had weathered the storm, proving once again the indomitable spirit of seafarers in the face of adversity. This evocative image, taken in December 1912, serves as a reminder of the dangers and challenges faced by ships navigating the English Channel during the winter months. The Christmas gale, a seasonal storm, had once again demonstrated its power, but the Narrung, under the skilled guidance of her crew, had triumphed, proving that even in the harshest of conditions, the sea could be tamed.
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