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The Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" on shore at St. Alban's Head, 1857. Creator: Unknown. The Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" on shore at St. Alban's Head, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" on shore at St. Alban's Head, 1857. Creator: Unknown. The Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" on shore at St. Alban's Head, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" on shore at St. Alban's Head, 1857....the Brazilian mail steam-ship Tyne, on her homeward voyage, ran aground on the Isle of Purbeck. The whole of the passengers were landed in safety...Shortly after she struck, getting a little more east, into deeper water, she swung round, and very happily for those on board came head to wind, by which the force of the waves was separated as it were by the bows of the ship. Her lights and signals having been seen, some of the boats of the coast-guard from Kimmeridge, St. Alban's, and Bottom put off, and they, knowing the coast and its dangers, advised the captain to keep every person on board till the daylight, as it would be next to an impossibility to land as the sea then ran. This advice was followed, and all in the ship were saved. One unfortunate coast-guard man was unhappily drowned in his attempt to save others'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph captures the moment of respite for the Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" as it rests on the shores of St. Alban's Head in 1857. The "Tyne," a Brazilian mail steamship, had encountered a tragic yet fortunate incident during its homeward voyage. After running aground on the Isle of Purbeck, the entire passenger list was safely evacuated. The ship, carrying valuable cargo and important mail, had struck the shore in the early hours of the morning, causing alarm among the local coastal communities. Despite the danger posed by the rough seas, the passengers remained on board, as advised by the coastguard, until daylight. The coastguard from Kimmeridge, St. Alban's, and Bottom promptly responded to the distress signal, braving the treacherous waters to render assistance. As the sun began to rise, the passengers were successfully evacuated, marking a miraculous escape from the potentially disastrous situation. Tragically, one coastguard man lost his life in the attempt to save others. This poignant reminder of the risks involved in maritime rescues underscores the heroism and selflessness of those who put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of others. The "Tyne" was eventually refloated and returned to service, leaving behind a tale of survival and resilience in the face of adversity.
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