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Brig Collection (#5)

"The Tragic Tale of the French Brigantine Angele: Wrecked on Doom Bar, Padstow, Cornwall" On that fateful day of November 13th, 1911

Background imageBrig Collection: Source Size = 1861 x 2475

Source Size = 1861 x 2475
Arch on the New Brig of Ayr, Bridge, the Burns Festival

Background imageBrig Collection: Source Size = 3974 x 2481

Source Size = 3974 x 2481
Wreck of a Swedish Brig at Sandown, Isle of Wight, Uk, 1866

Background imageBrig Collection: Source Size = 3898 x 2384

Source Size = 3898 x 2384
Wreck of the English Brig " hebe, " in the Colombo Roads, Ceylon

Background imageBrig Collection: The Devon Valley Railway in Scotland: the Rumbling Brig, 1869, Uk

The Devon Valley Railway in Scotland: the Rumbling Brig, 1869, Uk
The Devon Valley Railway in Scotland: the Rumbling Brig, 1869, UK

Background imageBrig Collection: Source Size = 3886 x 2862

Source Size = 3886 x 2862
The Auld Brig of Doon, with Burns Monument and a Glimpse of Alloway Kirk in the Distance, the Burns Centenary

Background imageBrig Collection: Source Size = 3847 x 2491

Source Size = 3847 x 2491
Wreck of the Brig " pilgrim, " Off Brighton

Background imageBrig Collection: Source Size = 2618 x 2293

Source Size = 2618 x 2293
Loss of the Brig " vine, " of Bristol, at Whitby

Background imageBrig Collection: Seascape, sun set: fishermen pushing out a boat

Seascape, sun set: fishermen pushing out a boat
XIR903775 Seascape, sun set: fishermen pushing out a boat by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 44x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marine)

Background imageBrig Collection: Lock at Sannois, 1900 (watercolour on paper)

Lock at Sannois, 1900 (watercolour on paper)
XIR895884 Lock at Sannois, 1900 (watercolour on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 26x33 cm; Musee Albert Andre, Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France; (add.info.: Ecluse eSannois ); French, out of copyright

Background imageBrig Collection: Wreck of the New Commercial Brig, on the Brisson Rocks, on the Coast of Cornwall, Uk

Wreck of the New Commercial Brig, on the Brisson Rocks, on the Coast of Cornwall, Uk. the Rescue, 1851 Engraving

Background imageBrig Collection: Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed by Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-Bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed out Later in the Day

Background imageBrig Collection: Wreck of the Brig retriever, in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850

Wreck of the Brig retriever, in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850
Wreck of the Brig " retriever, " in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850

Background imageBrig Collection: THE SCHOONER PROVIDENCE, AND THE BRIG HERO, AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846

THE SCHOONER PROVIDENCE, AND THE BRIG HERO, AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846
THE SCHOONER " PROVIDENCE, " AND THE BRIG " HERO, " AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846

Background imageBrig Collection: Fregat Pollux bij het wachtschip in de Schelde, 1784. Anonymous, 1784

Fregat Pollux bij het wachtschip in de Schelde, 1784. Anonymous, 1784

Background imageBrig Collection: The Brig

The Brig; Gustave Le Gray, French, 1820 - 1884; Normandy, France, Europe; 1856; Albumen silver print; Image: 32.1 x 40.8 cm (12 5/8 x 16 1/16 in.), Mount: 35.7 x 47.3 cm (14 1/16 x 18 5/8 in.)

Background imageBrig Collection: The English Brig Norval before the Wind Signed and dated, lower left: W

The English Brig Norval before the Wind Signed and dated, lower left: W
The English Brig Norval before the Wind Signed and dated, lower left: " W. Clark 1833", William Clark, 1803-1883, British

Background imageBrig Collection: WAR OF 1812: LAKE ERIE. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Erie, 6 June 1814

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ERIE. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Erie, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison by the Navy Department

Background imageBrig Collection: WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Ontario, 6 June 1814

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Ontario, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison by the Navy Department

Background imageBrig Collection: St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Bros Sealing Fleet

St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Bros Sealing Fleet
Wharves at St. Johns Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Brothers Steam Sealing Fleet Date: 1902

Background imageBrig Collection: The Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co Ltd

The Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co Ltd. Brig Gen Francis Festing, Robert Blackburn, Charles Blackburn and R.R. Rhodes

Background imageBrig Collection: Departure Of The Ocean French Fleet From Brest

Departure Of The Ocean French Fleet From Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed By Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed Out Later In The Day

Background imageBrig Collection: Wreck of the Brig retriever, in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850

Wreck of the Brig retriever, in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850
Wreck of the Brig " retriever, " in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850

Background imageBrig Collection: THE SCHOONER PROVIDENCE, AND THE BRIG HERO, AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846

THE SCHOONER PROVIDENCE, AND THE BRIG HERO, AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846
THE SCHOONER " PROVIDENCE, " AND THE BRIG " HERO, " AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846

Background imageBrig Collection: Wreck of the New Commercial Brig, on the Brisson Rocks, on the Coast of Cornwall, Uk

Wreck of the New Commercial Brig, on the Brisson Rocks, on the Coast of Cornwall, Uk. the Rescue, 1851 Engraving

Background imageBrig Collection: Bvt. Brig. Gen. Charles Francis Adams jr

Bvt. Brig. Gen. Charles Francis Adams jr. General Charles Adams Jr. full-length portrait, seated facing front, in rocking chair next to three officers, also seated. Date 1864

Background imageBrig Collection: DB Warner, Bvt. Brig. General

DB Warner, Bvt. Brig. General. DB Warner, bust portrait, facing left. Date photographed between 1861 and 1865, printed later

Background imageBrig Collection: Brig. -Genl. Michael Corcoran - of the Irish Brigade late col

Brig. -Genl. Michael Corcoran - of the Irish Brigade late col
Brig.-Genl. Michael Corcoran - of the Irish Brigade late colonel of the gallant N.Y. Sixty Ninth. Print shows Michael Corcoran, half-length portrait, facing slightly right

Background imageBrig Collection: The U. S. Brig-of-War Somers

The U. S. Brig-of-War Somers
The U.S. Brig-of-War Somers

Background imageBrig Collection: The marine Redowa - Dedicated to the brave, energetic and wh

The marine Redowa - Dedicated to the brave, energetic and whole souled Capt. Hiram Burt, of the Brig. Marine, who rescued from a watery grave a large number of the passengers of the ill-fated Central

Background imageBrig Collection: Sea Scouts receiving training on sailing rigs

Sea Scouts receiving training on sailing rigs
Sea Scouts receiving training on different styles of sailing rig. circa 1950

Background imageBrig Collection: The Simplon Tunnel at Brig, Switzerland

The Simplon Tunnel at Brig, Switzerland
The Simplon Tunnel - an Alpine railway tunnel which connects the Swiss town of Brig with Domodossola in Italy. It consists of two single-track tunnels built nearly 20 years apart

Background imageBrig Collection: Water Witch on Trial

Water Witch on Trial
The Trial of the Royal Yacht Squadron brig WATER WITCH off the Scilly Islands with H M Ships Vernon, Donegal, Stag and Snake

Background imageBrig Collection: Naval Gun Carronade Brig

Naval Gun Carronade Brig
Naval gun - 12 pound carronade on a Brig of War

Background imageBrig Collection: Waterfall, Blatten

Waterfall, Blatten, Brig, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageBrig Collection: Mountain church overlooking the Aletsch Glacier

Mountain church overlooking the Aletsch Glacier, Belalp, Brig, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageBrig Collection: Ships in the Ice

Ships in the Ice
The brig Renovation sights two vessels on an iceberg, which are supposed to be Franklins Erebus and Terror, last heard of in July 1845

Background imageBrig Collection: Balaclava / Heavy Brig

Balaclava / Heavy Brig
The Charge of the Heavy Brigade




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"The Tragic Tale of the French Brigantine Angele: Wrecked on Doom Bar, Padstow, Cornwall" On that fateful day of November 13th, 1911, the once majestic French brigantine Angele met her untimely demise. As she sailed near the treacherous Doom Bar off the coast of Padstow in Cornwall, her fate was sealed. The powerful waves and hidden sandbanks proved to be too much for this proud vessel. In a stunning depiction by artist Nicholas Pocock, we witness another historic moment involving brigs - The Speedy and El Gamo during their encounter in 1802. These two mighty ships engaged in a battle that would forever be etched into maritime history. Moving further north along the rugged coastline of Northumberland lies Bamborough Castle with its hauntingly beautiful backdrop - a wrecked brig drifting ashore. This scene captures both the power and vulnerability of these vessels as they navigate perilous waters. The Naval Battle of Navarino comes alive through George Philip Reinagle's artwork from 1827. Brigs played an integral role in this significant conflict as they fought valiantly against enemy forces, showcasing their strength and resilience amidst chaos. Edward Duncan's painting transports us to yet another intense encounter at sea - Black Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante in 1829. It serves as a stark reminder of darker times when brigs were involved in illicit activities such as slave trading. Shifting our focus inland to Scotland's picturesque landscapes, we come across iconic structures like The Bridge of Allan and Auld Brig o Doon in Ayr. These architectural marvels stand tall over rivers while serving as timeless symbols connecting communities throughout history. Aberdeen proudly boasts its own piece of maritime heritage with Brig O Balgowmie standing strong against time's relentless march. This impressive structure reminds us of Scotland's rich seafaring past and the vital role brigs played in its economic prosperity.