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The Wreck of HMS Serpent (b / w photo)
1596860 The Wreck of HMS Serpent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of HMS Serpent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 November 1890.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22824368
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bay Of Biscay Cape Finisterre Chief Engineer Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Coastl Commander Engineer Gunner Lieutenant Naval School Officers Paymaster Scuttling Shipwrecks Wreck Wrecked Hms Serpent
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The Wreck of HMS Serpent - A Haunting Reminder of Naval Tragedy
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. This print captures the somber aftermath of the wrecked HMS Serpent, a tragic event that unfolded off the treacherous coast of Cape Finisterre. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this image is part of a private collection and was originally featured in The Illustrated London News. The photograph depicts the desolate scene where the once-mighty warship now lies broken and battered on the rocky shoreline. The remnants of her hull serve as a haunting reminder of lives lost at sea. Amongst the wreckage, brave officers and crew members can be seen surveying their devastated vessel, while Spanish locals gather to witness this maritime disaster. HMS Serpent's commander, Guy Greville, along with his dedicated engineer F. V. Head and staff surgeon H. L. Ross are among those captured in this poignant moment frozen in time. Their expressions reflect both sorrow for their fallen comrades and determination to salvage what remains. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded not only of the dangers faced by naval personnel but also of our own vulnerability against nature's forces. It serves as a testament to human resilience amidst tragedy. Through its stark monochrome tones, this photograph evokes emotions that transcend time - reminding us all to honor those who have sacrificed their lives at sea while urging us to cherish every precious moment we have on land or water alike.
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