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View of the Storm at Scarborough on the 17th February 1836. Creator: Charles Joseph Hullmandel
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View of the Storm at Scarborough on the 17th February 1836. Creator: Charles Joseph Hullmandel
View of the Storm at Scarborough on the 17th February 1836. Shipwreck off Scarborough in Yorkshire: when Ten out of a crew of Fourteen were drowned by the upsetting of the Life Boat. The lifeboat was launched through very heavy surf after the sloop John of Aberdeen was seen to be in distress. A huge wave knocked the lifeboat over and the crew were thrown into the sea
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This black and white lithograph, titled "View of the Storm at Scarborough on the 17th February 1836" by Charles Joseph Hullmandel, transports us back to a tragic incident that unfolded off the coast of Yorkshire in the 19th century. The image depicts a harrowing shipwreck scene where a lifeboat was launched amidst treacherous waves to rescue the distressed sloop John of Aberdeen. The dramatic composition captures the intensity of this fateful night as towering waves crash against jagged rocks along Scarborough's shoreline. In an unfortunate turn of events, a colossal wave overwhelms the valiant lifeboat crew, causing their vessel to capsize and throwing them into the unforgiving sea. Tragically, only four out of fourteen crew members managed to survive this devastating accident. Hullmandel's masterful engraving technique brings forth every detail with remarkable clarity despite its monochromatic nature. The stark contrast between light and shadow adds depth and emphasizes the sheer power unleashed by nature during this tempestuous storm. This haunting print serves as both a historical record and a testament to human resilience in face of adversity. It reminds us of the dangers faced by those who navigate treacherous waters for our safety while highlighting Scarborough's rugged beauty juxtaposed with its potential for perilous encounters at sea.
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