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Wreck of the German brigantine Albert Wilhelm, Lelant Sands, Lelant, Cornwall. Wrecked on 16th October 1886
The photograph shows somewhere in the region of a hundred men and boys either viewing, or on the deck, of the wreck, even although it is high and dry on the sands. There is still a hard gale blowing as can be perceived by the full sails and the fact that the crowd on the beach are sheltered from the wind by the hull of the vessel. She was wrecked on Lelant Sands, St Ives on 16th Oct 1886. At 204 tons, the Albert Wilhelm was built by Drossel of Zingst in 1856 and registered in Barth, Germany. The crew were rescued by the Hayle lifeboat Isis and rocket apparatus. Photographer: Edward Ashton
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TRURI : SA.0020.1
Media ID 19674419
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print captures a moment frozen in time, depicting the dramatic wreck of the German brigantine Albert Wilhelm on Lelant Sands, Cornwall. The image transports us back to October 16th, 1886, when this majestic vessel met its untimely demise amidst a raging storm. Despite being stranded high and dry on the sands, the ship's towering masts still proudly display full sails against the backdrop of an unforgiving gale. In awe-inspiring numbers, nearly a hundred men and boys gather around or climb aboard the wrecked vessel. Their presence not only showcases their curiosity but also serves as a testament to human resilience and our fascination with maritime disasters. The scene is further enhanced by observing how these spectators find shelter from the relentless wind behind the hull of the ill-fated Albert Wilhelm. It is through this lens that we witness both nature's destructive power and humanity's unwavering spirit. Built in 1856 by Drossel of Zingst and registered in Barth, Germany, this once-proud ship weighed an impressive 204 tons. However, it was ultimately no match for Mother Nature's fury on that fateful day. Thankfully though, all onboard were saved thanks to the heroic efforts of Hayle lifeboat Isis and rocket apparatus. Preserved through Edward Ashton's lens at Royal Cornwall Museum (not for commercial use), this photograph immortalizes an extraordinary event that forever etched itself into local history - reminding us of both mankind’s vulnerability in face of
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