The "Lady Elgin"and the "Augusta"(engraving)

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The "Lady Elgin"and the "Augusta"(engraving)

1612438 The " Lady Elgin" and the " Augusta" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Lady Elgin" and the " Augusta". Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 October 1860.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23000376

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Augusta Chicago Collision Lost Wharf Accidents

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving titled "The Lady Elgin and the Augusta" takes us back to a fateful day in maritime history. The image showcases two majestic ships, the Lady Elgin and the Augusta, frozen in time before their tragic collision. In this 19th-century illustration by an English School artist, we witness the bustling activity at a wharf as these vessels prepare for their respective journeys. Little did anyone know that destiny had other plans for them on that ill-fated day. The Lady Elgin, a grand lake steamer proudly displaying its name on its hull, stands tall with all her glory. Meanwhile, the Augusta, a sturdy schooner from Chicago's port, awaits departure nearby. As our eyes wander through this print captured for The Illustrated London News in 1860, we can't help but feel a sense of impending doom lurking within these serene waters. We are left to wonder about the events leading up to this momentous collision - how did it happen? Who was responsible? This artwork serves as a reminder of both man's triumphs and his vulnerability when faced with nature's unpredictable forces. It immortalizes an unfortunate chapter in maritime history while also paying homage to these magnificent vessels lost too soon. "The Lady Elgin and the Augusta" engraving is not just an artistic masterpiece; it is also a window into a past filled with adventure, tragedy, and lessons learned on treacherous seas.

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