Damage Collection (#5)

Sections of the hull of H.M.S. Terpsichore, showing effect of the torpedo explosion at Chatham, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Sections of the hull of H.M.S. Terpsichore, showing effect of the torpedo explosion at Chatham, 1865. Official drawings '...by Mr. P

The breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board the Great Eastern, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board the Great Eastern, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Robert Dudley. '...the galvanometer detected a flaw of electricity which indicated a

Effects of the late storm in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Effects of the late storm in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 1865. '...the mail-steamer Athens, belonging to the Union Steam Navigation Company...was destroyed by the great storm in Table Bay

The screw steam-ship Royal Standard in collision with an iceberg...home voyage from Melbourne, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The screw steam-ship Royal Standard in collision with an iceberg on the home voyage from Melbourne, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Captain G. H

The War in Denmark: the town of Sonderburg in ruins after the bombardment..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: the town of Sonderburg in ruins after the bombardment, 1864. Engraving '...from a sketch taken by Mr

The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland, 1864. '...a view of the Austro-Prussian squadron lying off Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the Elbe

Illustrations of the War in Denmark: the Düppel Windmill in ruins, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Denmark: the Duppel Windmill in ruins, 1864. Engraving '...from a sketch by our Special Artist...[showing] the aspect of Duppel since the storm of war has swept over

Ruins of Colonel Colt's patent firearms factory at Hartford, Connecticut,...destroyed by fire, 1864
Ruins of Colonel Colt's patent firearms factory at Hartford, Connecticut, [USA], recently destroyed by fire, 1864. 'The extensive factory at Hartford, Connecticut

The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. 'The steam-ship City of New York, one of the ships belonging to the Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia Steam-ship Company

Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: the escarp of the Keep of Vido..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the fortifications of the Ionian Islands: the escarp of the Keep of Vido after the explosion on March 11, 1864

1976 Rouen-Les-Essarts
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Tom Pryce, Chevron B35 Hart, crashes out as Freddy Kottulinsky, Ralt RT1 BMW, passes during the Rouen-Les-Essarts at Rouen-Les-Essarts on June 27

Formula 1 1975: Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 16: Jody Scheckter, Tyrrell 007 Ford passes the abandoned McLaren M23 Ford of Jochen Mass

Formula One World Championship
It took over half an hour to free Ian Ashley (GBR) from the wreckage of his Hesketh 308E that somersaulted and hit a television tower during practice

World Rally Championship
Roman Kresta (CZE), Peugeot 206 WRC, gets it wrong and rolls during Rallye Deutschland shakedown, World Rally Championship, Rd8, Rallye Deutschland, Germany. 23 July 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Rupert Keegan (GBR) is put into the circuit ambulance having crashed his Hesketh 308E (Right) into the back of the Surtees TS19 of Hans Binder (AUT) on lap 33. Keegan escaped with severe bruising

Formula One World Championship
Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Jordan EJ12 missed his rear wing after he was assaulted by his team mate. The damage was repaired and he finished thirteenth, three laps down

FIA World Rally Championship, Rd11, Rallye De France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Day Three, Sunday 7 October 2012
Yvan Muller (FRA) and Guy Leneveu (FRA), Mini JCW WRC overshoot a junction on stage 20. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd11, Rallye De France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Day Three

2009 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Jarno Trulli gets out of his damaged Toyota TF109 after a first lap accident during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 10

Formula One World Championship
It took over half an hour to free Ian Ashley (GBR) from the wreckage of his Hesketh 308E that somersaulted and hit a television tower (In picture) during practice

2004 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 25: Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari F2004, missing a front wing, leads Nick Heidfeld, Jordan EJ14 Ford, and Zsolt Baumgartner

2004 FIA World Rally Championship
The heavily damaged Subaru Impreza WRX of Alister McRae (GBR) is removed from Stage 5. World Rally Championship, Rd3, Rally Mexico, Leon, Mexico. Day Two. 13 March 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

1960 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 22: A fire destroyed car in the paddock during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 22, 1960 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

1991 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 28: Erik Comas, Ligier JS35B Lamborghini, suffers a massive fiery accident during the German GP at Hockenheimring on July 28, 1991 in Hockenheimring, Germany

Formula One World Championship
A battle scarred Mike Hailwood (GBR) Lotus 25 finished sixth his first points finish. Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 10 May 1964

1963 Dutch GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - JUNE 23: Phil Hill with his damaged A.T.S. 100 during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Zandvoort, on June 23, 1963 in Austin, Texas, USA

1980 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - JUNE 01: The Ligier JS11/15 Ford of Jacques Laffite is wrapped up in the catch fencing after crashing out of the race during the Spanish GP at Circuito del Jarama on June

Formula 1 2022: Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - JULY 10: The burned out car of Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, after a fire causes his retirement during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on Sunday July 10, 2022 in Spielberg

2005 FIA World Rally Championship, Cyprus Rally, May 12-15, 2005 Limassol, Cyprus. Leg Two. Francois Duval (BEL) on Stage 11 with the remains of his burned out Citroen Xsara WRC. Digital Image

Formula One World Championship
Nick Heidfeld (GER) Sauber is taken to safety after a huge accident with Takuma Sato (JPN) Jordan Honda. Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Austrian Grand Prix, A1-Ring, Austria. 12 May 2002

1986 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 13: The aftermath of a collision involving Christian Danner, Arrows A8 BMW, Jonathan Palmer, Zakspeed 861, and Thierry Boutsen, Arrows A8 BMW

Formula 1 2001: Belgian GP
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 02: Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW23 BMW, crashes out during the Belgian GP at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on Sunday September 02, 2001 in Spa

1994 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 01: The destroyed remains of Roland Ratzenberger's Simtek S941 Ford is recovered on a flatbed during the San Marino GP at Imola on May 01, 1994 in Imola, Italy

Formula One World Championship
The McLaren Mercedes MP4/17D of David Coulthard (GBR) is recovered after he crashed in the stadium during practice. Formula One World Championship, Rd12, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany

2020 Diriyah E-prix I
RIYADH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 22: Ma Qinghua (CHN), NIO 333, NIO FE-005, with broken front wing during the Diriyah E-prix I at Riyadh Street Circuit on November 22

DTM
Vanina Ickx (BEL) Futurecom TME Orig. Zubehr Audi A4 04 without her engine bonnet afer collision with her teammate. DTM, Rd7, Zandvoort, Holland, 1-3 September 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

FIA World Rally Championship, Rd11, Rallye De France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Shakedown, Thursday 4 October 2012
Timo Van der Marel (NED) and Erwin Berkhof (NED), Ford Fiesta R2 on stage 1, lost the rear wheel after hitting the wall. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd11, Rallye De France, Strasbourg, Alsace

Formula One World Championship
The damaged roll over hoop of the Footwork Hart FA16 of Taki Inoue (JPN) after he had become an unwitting crash victim when the Renault Safety Car driven by Jean Ragnotti (FRA)

1995 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 28: Olivier Panis climbs out of his Ligier JS41 Mugen-Honda after a crash during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 28, 1995 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

2019 Abu Dhabi GP
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 01: Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso STR14 pits minus a front wing during the Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina Circuit on December 01

2020 Diriyah E-prix I
RIYADH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 23: Sam Bird (GBR), Envision Virgin Racing, Audi e-tron FE06, car after crashing during the Diriyah E-prix I at Riyadh Street Circuit on November 23

2019 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 07: Damaged rear tyre of Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W10 after hitting the wall during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 07

1964 Belgian GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - JUNE 14: Jo Bonnier's Brabham BT11 BRM is recovered by marshals as action carries on. Bonnier is stood beside the car during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at

1967 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Clive Baker / Andrew Hedges, Healey Motors, Austin Healey Sprite, passes with rear damage during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 11

Formula One World Championship
Nick Heidfeld (GER) Sauber Petronas C21 loses control of his car and careers backwards into the side of the Jordan Honda EJ12 of Takuma Sato (JPN)

Formula E 2021-2022: Rome ePrix II
CIRCUITO CITTADINO DELL'EUR, ITALY - APRIL 10: Alexander Sims (GBR), Mahindra Racing, Mahindra M7Electro spins out of the race during the Rome ePrix II at Circuito Cittadino dell'EUR

2018 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB14 hits the barrier and crashes in FP3 during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 26, 2018 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Holden Vs Ford
The Super Cheap Auto Racing Ford Falcon of Steve Ellery (AUS) is tended by the rescue crew after brake failure pitched him into the gravel trap and rolled him over in Race Three

Formula One World Championship
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) makes his infamous recovery back to the pits after his Ferrari 312T4 suffered a rear puncture at Tarzan on lap 49

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In the midst of bomb damage at New Cross, a resilient woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea, defying the destruction that surrounds her. The scars left by war are evident as we witness the aftermath of air raids in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath during World War II. Yet amidst this chaos, there is hope; Brudenell Magna Carta symbolizes our enduring spirit and determination to rebuild what has been damaged. Flamborough Head stands tall against the relentless waves crashing upon its shores - a testament to nature's power and ability to cause both beauty and damage. James Clark captures the haunting image of The Bombardment of Hartlepools, reminding us of the devastating toll war takes on innocent lives. Kilgour Road bears witness to another chapter in London's history marked by destruction caused by bombs during World War II. Meanwhile, far away from these scenes lies Machu Picchu in Peru where Llama FG 8898 roams freely amidst ancient ruins - a stark contrast between natural serenity and man-made devastation. Winston Churchill emerges as an iconic figure who led Britain through one of its darkest periods with unwavering resolve. His words echo through time: "We shall not falter nor fail. " Ambulance sirens wail along Ladywell in Lewisham during Blitz attacks, showcasing humanity's courage even amid chaos. The mysterious crash site at Aztec, New Mexico raises questions about extraterrestrial encounters and potential otherworldly damage inflicted upon Earth. Balham High Road bears witness to yet another scene from London's Blitz era - shattered buildings standing as silent reminders of resilience amidst adversity. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack serves as a chilling reminder that danger can strike unexpectedly even within our own communities during times of conflict. Through it all, we learn that damage is not merely physical but also emotional and psychological – scars etched upon the collective memory of a nation.