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Wreck of the Pacific Steam Navigation Companys Steamer Valparaiso at Vigo (engraving)
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Wreck of the Pacific Steam Navigation Companys Steamer Valparaiso at Vigo (engraving)
1594751 Wreck of the Pacific Steam Navigation Companys Steamer Valparaiso at Vigo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the Pacific Steam Navigation Companys Steamer Valparaiso at Vigo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 March 1887.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22825066
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bulgaria Scuttling Steamer Valparaiso Vigo Wreck
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This engraving titled "Wreck of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's Steamer Valparaiso at Vigo" takes us back to a significant maritime event in the 19th century. The detailed artwork, created by an English School artist, showcases the aftermath of a tragic incident that unfolded on March 12,1887. The scene depicts the ill-fated steamer Valparaiso lying wrecked amidst turbulent waters off the coast of Vigo. The ship's mangled structure serves as a haunting reminder of its once majestic presence on the open seas. The artist skillfully captures both the power and vulnerability of these colossal vessels. Commissioned for publication in The Illustrated London News, this engraving offers viewers a glimpse into one of history's most dramatic maritime disasters. While it does not explicitly mention commercial use or delve into specifics about the Pacific Steam Navigation Company itself, it invites contemplation on themes such as human error and nature's unpredictable forces. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported to another era where steamers like Valparaiso played pivotal roles in global trade and travel. It reminds us that even amidst progress and technological advancements, there will always be moments when man-made creations succumb to nature's might – leaving behind stories etched forever in time.
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