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Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Brig "Retriever", in the Boccases, Trinidad, 1850. View of the Retriever, whose captain was named Galloway. The catastrophe happened in the Boccases, Trinidad, where the vessel was driven under calm inside the rocks by the strength of the current, which is exceedingly rapid in these passages. The situation of the brig is truly curious, on account of the narrowness of the passage; probably, had the captain wished to go through so narrow an entrance, he would not have been able without touching one of the rocks on each side. The scene represented is a few days after the catastrophe; the wind was blowing strongly and the sea running very high'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This evocative print depicts the wreck of the Brig Retriever, which occurred in the treacherous waters of the Boccases, Trinidad, in 1850. The exact creator of this engraving remains unknown, but it was published in the Illustrated London News, a prominent Victorian era newspaper. The scene shows the Retriever, whose captain was named Galloway, aground on the rocks with the narrow passageway behind it. The situation is curious due to the narrowness of the passage, which would have made it difficult for the captain to navigate through without touching the rocks on each side. The print was made a few days after the catastrophe, when the wind was blowing strongly and the sea was running very high. The rapid currents in these waters are notorious, making this a dangerous passage for sailing ships. The incident took place in the West Indies, a region known for its beautiful yet unforgiving coastline. The print provides a glimpse into the perils of maritime transportation during the 19th century, a time when shipping was a vital part of the British economy and the Caribbean was a major hub for trade. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by sailors and merchants during this era.
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