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Framed Print : Wreck of the SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary, Cornwall. 29th January 1902
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Wreck of the SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary, Cornwall. 29th January 1902
On 28th January 1902 the crew of the Hayle lifeboat E.F. Harrison rescued eleven men and a pilot from the grounded 195 ton screw steamer Fleswick which, inward bound to Hayle with coal from Neath, lay with decks awash off the Black Cliffs. The Fleswick, built by the Ailsa Shipbuilding Company was launched at Troon, Scotland, in 1900 and registered in Whitehaven. Later she survived a near wreck off the Lizard. The old battery guns of Hayle can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : SF.0013.1
Media ID 19729403
© From the collection of the RIC
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience the rich maritime history of Cornwall with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, depicts the wreck of the SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary on 29th January 1902. Witness the heroic rescue of twelve men, including a pilot, by the Hayle lifeboat E.F. Harrison after the 195-ton screw steamer ran aground while inward bound with coal from Neath. A beautiful addition to any home or office, this print is a testament to the bravery and resilience of Cornwall's seafaring community.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the haunting scene of the wrecked SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary in Cornwall on January 29th, 1902. The powerful image tells a tale of bravery and survival as just a day prior, on January 28th, the crew of the Hayle lifeboat E. F. Harrison embarked on a daring rescue mission. They successfully saved eleven men and a pilot from the stranded vessel. The Fleswick, a sturdy screw steamer weighing 195 tons, had been en route to Hayle with coal from Neath when it found itself grounded near the Black Cliffs. With its decks awash and in imminent danger, this ship faced an uncertain fate until these courageous individuals intervened. Built by Scotland's Ailsa Shipbuilding Company in 1900 and registered in Whitehaven, this was not the first time that fate had tested the resilience of SS Fleswick. It had narrowly escaped another potential disaster off the treacherous Lizard coast. In this evocative photograph taken by John Charles Burrow, one can also spot old battery guns belonging to Hayle prominently displayed in the foreground. These remnants serve as reminders of Cornwall's rich maritime history. This poignant image is not only a testament to human determination but also highlights the vital role played by organizations like RNLI (Royal National Institution) in saving lives at sea. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who risked everything for others'
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