Damage Collection (#8)

HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341751 HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.6x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Cologne Cathedral, 1945
1581516 Cologne Cathedral, 1945; (add.info.: Cologne Cathedral, Germany at the end of World war Two, 1945. Construction of Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248 and was halted in 1473)

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel Alabama during American Civil
528128 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel Alabama during American Civil War. Uncle Sam addressing international arbitration court

General Testing
Alex Lloyd (GBR) ADR spins after collecting Chris Holmes (GBR) who was having his first Formula Ford test. General Testing, Silverstone, England, 20 February 2004

Maiolica cake-stand depicting two seated female figures, Italian
AII79966 Maiolica cake-stand depicting two seated female figures, Italian; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; out of copyright

Anarchist organization "La Mano Negra" (The Black Hand), Destruction of vines between the villages of Arcos
AIS5354673 Anarchist organization "La Mano Negra" (The Black Hand), Destruction of vines between the villages of Arcos and Villamartin, Province of Cadiz, Spain

Repairing of Captain Cook's ship in Endeavour river, 1750-78 (etching)
7295543 Repairing of Captain Cook's ship in Endeavour river, 1750-78 (etching); 10.3x17.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving)
7261255 The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sack of Magdeburg, aka Magdeburg's Wedding or Magdeburg's Sacrifice)

Witches
5304749 Witches.; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting witches setting houses ablaze after being scorned by villagers. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

1970 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - APRIL 19: Bruce McLaren, McLaren M14A Ford, drives between the burning BRM P153 of Jackie Oliver

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Bruce McLaren / Chris Amon, Shelby American Inc. Ford Mk II, passes the wreckage of Ludovico Scarfiotti / Mike Parkes SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 330 P3

1967 Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 20: Salvador Fabregas-Bas / Miguel Soler Pantaleoni, Citroen DS21 during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 20, 1967. (Photo by LAT Images)

Lot and his daughters fleeing from Sodom (engraving)
6867215 Lot and his daughters fleeing from Sodom (engraving); (add.info.: Lot's departure from Sodom. Sent from the city of Sodom by angels before its destruction)

A spring buffer, 1850
3330560 A spring buffer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a spring buffer for ships to reduce damage during collisions. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Destruction of the Droits de l'Homme, 13 January 1797 (Oil painting)
7337676 Destruction of the Droits de l'Homme, 13 January 1797 (Oil painting) by Colls, Ebenezer (1812-87); 68.6x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Artillery transport railway convoy victim of bombing. 1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate)
6434330 Artillery transport railway convoy victim of bombing. 1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate); (add.info.: First World War 1914 - 1918 (14-18)

V82 German Destroyer in Fountain Lake, c.1920-22 (watercolour)
7341754 V82 German Destroyer in Fountain Lake, c.1920-22 (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 28.7x45.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

2019 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - APRIL 12: Aftermath of Alexander Albon, Toro Rosso STR14 crash in FP3 during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on April 12

An engraving depicting the Arizona striking an iceberg at night about 300 miles from St John's in 1879
5310725 An engraving depicting the Arizona striking an iceberg at night about 300 miles from St John's in 1879. The ship was in good enough condition to make her way back to Newfoundland for

Formula One World Championship
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 crashed in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
The crashed car of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 is recovered in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

Formula One World Championship
The crashed car of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 is recovered in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

Formula One World Championship
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 crashed in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

Formula One World Championship
The crashed car of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 is recovered in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

Formula One World Championship
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB10 crashed in FP2. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Practice, Suzuka, Japan, Friday 3 October 2014

A number of sails with holes, 1850
3330576 A number of sails with holes, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a number of sails with holes, which were useful during strong winds as they were able to let out excess wind)

The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850
3478503 The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the recent damages as a result of a gale storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The wreck of the Avonmore, 1850
3478516 The wreck of the Avonmore, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the Avonmore, between Hartland and Bude. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The foundering of the Teuton, 1850
3478505 The foundering of the Teuton, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the foundering of the Teuton'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Damage done to Reims cathedral, France by German shells during WWI (litho)
3252851 Damage done to Reims cathedral, France by German shells during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage done to Reims cathedral, France by German shells during WWI)

World Rally Championship
Markko Martin (EST). The remains of his Ford Focus after crashing heavily on stage 5. Martin rolled after hitting a rock and was hospitalised but later released

The gardener and his lord - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214334 The gardener and his lord - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by JJ Granville (1803-1847)

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing RB2; Nico Rosberg (GER) Williams FW28 and Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248 F1 crash at the start of the race

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing RB2 crashes out of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing RB2 crashes out of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing RB2 crashes out of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, 2 April 2006

1967 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Willy Mairesse / Jean Blaton, Ecurie Nationale Belge, Ferrari 330P4 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 11

Extreme E 2022: Punta del Este
NOVEMBER 26: Klara Andersson (SWE) / Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT), Abt Cupra XE, runs into the back of Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (SWE) / Johan Kristoffersson (SWE)

2006 FIA World Rally Championship
The Skoda Fabia WRC of Francois Duval (BEL) after he went off the road in Stage 9. 2006 FIA World Rally Championship, Monte Carlo Rally, Monte Carlo, Monaco. Day Two, 21 January 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

1981 Brazilian GP
AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, BRAZIL - MARCH 29: Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 126CK, with a broken front wing during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet on March 29

DTM Championship 2005, Rd 9, Lausitzring
Pierre Kaffer (GER), Audi Sport Team Joest Racing, Audi A4 DTM, crashing into the wall. DTM, Rd9, Eurospeedway Lausitz, Lausitz, Germany. 16-18 September 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Le Mans 24 Hour Race
The Scuderia Filipinetti Ford GT40 of Peter Sutcliffe (GBR) and Dieter Spoerry (SUI) crashes out of the race. Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Le Sarthe, France, 19 June 1966

Airplane shot down in a field, c.1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate)
6434321 Airplane shot down in a field, c.1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate); (add.info.: First World War 1914 - 1918 (14-18)

The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
MMM5480748 The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), docked at Rotherhithe (London, England)

Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341801 Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Clark, I (fl.1824) (after); 27.9x42.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Frontispiece to Account of the Arctic Regions by W Scoresby: Dangers of the Whale Fishery, 1820 (engraving)
7295577 Frontispiece to Account of the Arctic Regions by W Scoresby: Dangers of the Whale Fishery, 1820 (engraving) by Lizars, William Home (1788-1859); 20.7x22.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole, 1882
3480018 Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole, 1882; (add.info.: Woodpeckers and a section of damaged telegraph pole)

Lookdown, Selene vomer (with damaged dorsal fin 1), 3, and Atlantic spadefish
FLO4655348 Lookdown, Selene vomer (with damaged dorsal fin 1), 3, and Atlantic spadefish. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

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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.