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The gunship Iltis is wrecked, 1896, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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The gunship Iltis is wrecked, 1896, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The gunship Iltis is wrecked, 1896, (1936). Untergang Des Kanonenbootes " Iltis". The German gunboat Iltis sank in the East China Sea off Chinas Shandong Peninsula near Tsingtao during a typhoon. 77 lives were lost, with 11 survivors. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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Album Altona Bahrenfeld Bilder Deutscher Geschichte Cigaretten Bi Cigaretten Bilderdienst Cyclone Drowned Gunboat Hadank Hadank O H W Hadank Ohw Hadank Oskar Hermann Werner O H W O H W Hadank Ohw Hadank Oskar Hermann Werner Oskar Hermann Werner Hadank Rough Seas Shipwreck Shipwrecked Storm Stormy Waves Willi Willy East China Sea Iltis Stower Tropical Cyclone Typhoon Willy Stower
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The Gunship Iltis: A Tragic Tale of Destruction and Survival". This print captures the haunting aftermath of the wrecked gunship Iltis in 1896. The German vessel met its tragic fate during a ferocious typhoon in the East China Sea, off the coast of China's Shandong Peninsula near Tsingtao. With stormy seas raging around it, this once-mighty warship now lies battered and broken, a testament to nature's overwhelming power. The image evokes a sense of both awe and sorrow as we contemplate the immense forces that brought about this disaster. The wreckage serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by seafarers throughout history, highlighting their courage and resilience in such perilous circumstances. Seventy-seven lives were lost on that fateful day, leaving only eleven survivors to bear witness to this maritime tragedy. Their harrowing ordeal is etched into every crevice of this photograph - an enduring symbol of human strength amidst unforgiving elements. Preserved within "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" a cigarette card album from 1936, this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into Germany's past while also honoring those who perished aboard the Iltis. Its inclusion in such an esteemed collection underscores its significance as not just another shipwreck but as part of our shared global heritage. As we gaze upon this poignant scene captured by an unknown creator, let us remember those whose lives were forever altered by these tumultuous waters. May their stories serve as cautionary tales and reminders that even in moments of devastation, hope can still emerge from the depths.
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