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France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Dahouet: September 2, 1906, failed English steamer Puvoir, on the Pointe de la Guette, 1906
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France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Dahouet: September 2, 1906, failed English steamer Puvoir, on the Pointe de la Guette, 1906
LUX4783238 France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Dahouet: September 2, 1906, failed English steamer Puvoir, on the Pointe de la Guette, 1906; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Dahouet: September 2, 1906, failed English steamer Puvoir, on the Pointe de la Guette, 1906); Photo © Lux-in-Fine
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This print captures a moment frozen in time on September 2, 1906, off the coast of Brittany, France. The failed English steamer 'Puvoir' is stranded on the rugged Pointe de la Guette, a stark reminder of the power and unpredictability of the sea.
The dramatic scene unfolds against a backdrop of towering cliffs and crashing waves, with the battered vessel serving as a testament to human perseverance in the face of nature's fury. The rusted hull of the steamboat stands out starkly against the rocky coastline, its once proud form now reduced to a mere shadow of its former self.
As we gaze upon this haunting image from over a century ago, we are reminded of both the fragility and resilience of maritime travel. The shipwreck serves as a poignant symbol of man's struggle to conquer the elements, while also highlighting our vulnerability in the face of forces beyond our control.
Through this photograph by Lux-in-Fine, we are transported back in time to witness a moment that forever changed the lives of those onboard. It is a powerful reminder that even in our modern age of technology and innovation, Mother Nature still holds sway over us all.
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