Shipwreck Collection (page 4)

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting)
7337684 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 74.9x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337758 Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Cornelis van de (fl.1710-29); 36.8x49.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue
5311783 Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue; (add.info.: Engraving depicting shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The loss of the life-saving crew, all wearing lifejackets, trying to rescue the survivors of the ship Elisabeth in
NWI4962259 The loss of the life-saving crew, all wearing lifejackets, trying to rescue the survivors of the ship Elisabeth in the storm, around 1880

The sea rescue team sends a light rocket and lifebuoys to a shipwrecked ship, 19th century - Colorised engraving
NWI4963879 The sea rescue team sends a light rocket and lifebuoys to a shipwrecked ship, 19th century - Colorised engraving

Deck of the boat " Carpathia" with the shipwrecks of the "Titanic", 1912
NWI4963454 Deck of the boat " Carpathia" with the shipwrecks of the "Titanic", 1912.; (add.info.: Deck of the boat " Carpathia" with the shipwrecks of)

The crew of Vitus Bering (1681-1741) sinking on one of the commander's islands in the sea of Bering feeding on a
ELD4963775 The crew of Vitus Bering (1681-1741) sinking on one of the commander's islands in the sea of Bering feeding on a failed whale 1741

The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800. 19th century lithography
NWI4963229 The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800)

Frontispice " Les naufrages du Jonathan", novel by Jules Verne, published in the Hetzel editions under
JAB5034212 Frontispice " Les naufrages du Jonathan", novel by Jules Verne, published in the Hetzel editions under the general title " Les mondes connus et inconnus"

Destruction of John Smith of Jamestown's ship (1580-1631) by the Spaniards ending his voyage to New England
NWI4851280 Destruction of John Smith of Jamestown's ship (1580-1631) by the Spaniards ending his voyage to New England

Sinking of the boat of Jacques Cartier (1491-1557), French navigator and explorer in the Detroit of Belle Ile
NWI4850118 Sinking of the boat of Jacques Cartier (1491-1557), French navigator and explorer in the Detroit of Belle Ile (Belle-Ile), Gulf of Saint Laurence, Canada

Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus
FLO4607808 Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck. Copperplate engraving by C

Surrender of the English frigate "Guerriere" to the American frigate "Constitution" during the War
NWI4832458 Surrender of the English frigate "Guerriere" to the American frigate "Constitution" during the War of 1812

Myths and legends: Sinbad (Sindbad) and his companions after the 1001 nights (thousand and one nights)
NWI4929949 Myths and legends: Sinbad (Sindbad) and his companions after the 1001 nights (thousand and one nights). Colour engraving by Gustave Dore.; (add.info.: Myths and legends)

Burning of the Ocean Monarch, emigrant ship, 24 Aug 1848, 19th century (watercolour)
7341843 Burning of the Ocean Monarch, emigrant ship, 24 Aug 1848, 19th century (watercolour) by D'Orleans, Francois (1818-1900), Prince de Joinville; 16.7x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

The Luxborough Galley burnt nearly to the water, 25 June 1727, 1760 (oil on canvas)
7342723 The Luxborough Galley burnt nearly to the water, 25 June 1727, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Cleveley, John the Elder (c.1712-77); 49.5x64.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ship Three Bells with the San Francisco, c.1853 (lithograph)
7341677 Ship Three Bells with the San Francisco, c.1853 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 26.4x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving)
7312235 The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

France, Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor (22), Dahouet: September 2, 1906, failed English steamer Puvoir
LUX4783226 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)

The shipwrecks of the raft of the French frigate Meduse 2nd july 1816 off the coast of Mauritania
ELD4952272 The shipwrecks of the raft of the French frigate Meduse 2nd july 1816 off the coast of Mauritania) Engraving from " La mosaique" 1843 Collection privee; (add.info)

Illustration by Riou of Jules Verne's novel " Journey to the Centre of the Earth" - edition HETZEL 1867
PCT4260702 Illustration by Riou of Jules Verne's novel " Journey to the Centre of the Earth" - edition HETZEL 1867; (add.info)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900534 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Rosette Durbec's wish. Ex voto (ex-voto): Rosete Durbec saved from the hands of the English
JEB4879912 Rosette Durbec's wish. Ex voto (ex-voto): Rosete Durbec saved from the hands of the English and the shipwreck on 22/10/1810. Anonymous painting from 1810

The loss of the steamer Great Liverpool, 1850
3478492 The loss of the steamer Great Liverpool, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the steamer the Great Liverpool near Cape Finistere)

The salvaging of a sunken ship, 1850
3359180 The salvaging of a sunken ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the salvaging of a sunken ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A ship sinking
3330881 A ship sinking; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a ship sinking in rough seas. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The loss of the Great Liverpool Steamer, 1850
3330820 The loss of the Great Liverpool Steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the loss of the Great Liverpool Steamer, off Cape Finisterre. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The raising of the barque Samuel in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850
3359198 The raising of the barque Samuel in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the raising of the barque Samuel in the Thames near Gravesend)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3331171 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850
3331167 A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel)

A server storm off the coast of France as soldiers on the shore watch a ship sinking, 1850
3331165 A server storm off the coast of France as soldiers on the shore watch a ship sinking, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a server storm off the coast of France as soldiers on the shore)

The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship Amazon, 1850
3478514 The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship Amazon, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steam ship Amazon on her maiden voyage)

The Albert Medal, 1850
3330499 The Albert Medal, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Albert Medal, awarded to those who, at great risk to themselves, save lives of others from shipwreck or perils of the sea)

Sailing boat Medusa (inspiration for Gericault's painting) 1801 (engraving)
1745731 Sailing boat Medusa (inspiration for Gericault's painting) 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: Sailing boat Medusa lost on Arguin sandbank off the coast of Senegal june-july 1816 before)

Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party
538134 Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party.; (add.info.: Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero)

HMS Canopus at Port Stanley, firing the opening salvoes of the Battle of the Falkland Islands
7295547 HMS Canopus at Port Stanley, firing the opening salvoes of the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914 (pen & ink, with black wash, on card) by Wyllie

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

The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337673 The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 266.5x373.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The capture of the Glorioso, 8 October 1747, c.1747 (oil on canvas)
7337647 The capture of the Glorioso, 8 October 1747, c.1747 (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); 81.2x141.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Wreck of H.M. Steamship Birkenhead, 26 February 1852, 1867-91 (print)
7342582 Wreck of H.M. Steamship Birkenhead, 26 February 1852, 1867-91 (print) by Day & Son (fl.1857); National Maritime Museum, London

The Wreck of the Lady Burgess East Indiaman amongst the Cape de Verde Islands, April 21, 1806 (aquatint, coloured)
7342561 The Wreck of the Lady Burgess East Indiaman amongst the Cape de Verde Islands, April 21, 1806 (aquatint, coloured) by Sartorius

The life boat Mary White rescuing the crew of the American ship Northern Belle, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
7342184 The life boat Mary White rescuing the crew of the American ship Northern Belle, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Carmichael

A two deck ship wrecked on a beach, 19th century (graphite)
7342022 A two deck ship wrecked on a beach, 19th century (graphite) by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); 8.3x16.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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

We cast off and moved away from the wreck
5614281 We cast off and moved away from the wreck; (add.info.: "We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss)

Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue
5311781 Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue; (add.info.: Engraving depicting shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Victoria Land and Mount Erebus and the extinct Mount Terror
5309977 Victoria Land and Mount Erebus and the extinct Mount Terror; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Victoria Land and Mount Erebus and the extinct Mount Terror)

Engraving depicting sharks circling shipwrecked sailors, 19th century
5309053 Engraving depicting sharks circling shipwrecked sailors, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sharks circling shipwrecked sailors)

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"Shipwreck: Tales of Tragedy and Resilience Across the Seas" The Mary Rose: A haunting reminder of a bygone era, this shipwreck off the coast of England tells the story of Tudor naval warfare and the lives lost in battle. Grace Darling, rowing with her father: In an act of extraordinary bravery, young Grace Darling risked her life to save survivors from a shipwreck on the treacherous Northumberland coast. Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant - Blackpool, Lancashire: Once majestic and powerful, this wreck now rests silently beneath the waves, reminding us of Admiral Nelson's heroic legacy. The Bay of Panama, Falmouth, Cornwall. March 1891: Amidst stormy seas and fierce winds, tragedy struck as a once-proud vessel succumbed to nature's wrath in these unforgiving waters. Helvetia Wreck - Rhossili Bay, Gower, Wales: Standing as a testament to both human error and Mother Nature's mightiness, this shipwreck captivates all who visit its rugged shores. Doom bar claims another victim – Wrecked on 13th November 1911: The French brigantine Angele met its fate at Padstow's notorious Doom Bar; a chilling reminder that even experienced sailors are not immune to treachery at sea. Zakynthos' Famous Shipwreck Beach from Above: An aerial view reveals an enchanting scene where turquoise waters embrace the remains of a stranded vessel amidst Greece's picturesque Greek Islands. Carbis Bay Chronicles - Bessie & Vulture Collide in Tragic Encounter (1893): Two ships entangled forever in their watery grave off Cornwall’s coastline serve as poignant reminders that maritime disasters can unfold unexpectedly close to home. Man Proposes, God Disposes (1864).