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Wreck of the ship Gipsy at Bristol
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Wreck of the ship Gipsy at Bristol
The stranded Waterford Steam Navigation Companys steamer, the Gipsy, on, May I2th, 1878. The boat left Cumberland Basin for Waterford in the early morning. It was then high water. When opposite the gully in the Black Rock, she struck the bank of the river. As she could not be moved, the passengers and crew were taken off The Gipsy blocked the navigation. Dynamite was eventually used to clear the mud..Several windows of houses were blown in by the force of the explosion, Date: 1878
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1878 Bank Basin Blocked Blown Bristol Clear Companys Crew Cumberland Dynamite Eventually Explosion Fred Gipsy Gully Morning Moved Navigation Opposite Passengers Photographic Several Steamer Stranded Struck Waterford When Windows Wreck
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the unfortunate incident involving the Waterford Steam Navigation Company's steamer, the Gipsy, which ran aground on May 12th, 1878, in the River Avon at Bristol. The image shows the stranded vessel, which had set sail from Cumberland Basin for Waterford earlier that day during high water. As the steamer approached the gully in the Black Rock area, it suddenly struck the riverbank and was unable to be moved. The passengers and crew were safely evacuated, but the Gipsy's presence blocked the navigation, causing significant disruption. Desperate measures were taken to clear the mud and free the ship, with dynamite eventually being used to blast the obstruction. The force of the explosion was so powerful that several windows of nearby houses were shattered. This photograph, taken in the aftermath of the incident, provides a glimpse into the past, offering a fascinating insight into the challenges and risks associated with river travel during the late 19th century. The Gipsy's unfortunate demise serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the waters and the ingenuity of those who navigated them.
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