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Joseph Rodgers, Able Seaman
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Joseph Rodgers, Able Seaman
Joseph Rodgers, (b. 1830 in Malta - ?), seaman of the Royal Charter, a ship which sank off the coast of Anglesey on 26th October 1859 in terrible storms. Hundreds perished, but Rodgers swam ashore with a rope to which the ships hawser (a thick cable) was attached and thus managed to save some lives. Date: 1859
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This powerful and evocative image captures the heroic figure of Joseph Rodgers, an able seaman born in Malta around 1830. The photograph, taken in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the Royal Charter off the coast of Anglesey in October 1859, immortalizes Rodgers' selfless act of bravery that saved lives during the terrible storms. The Royal Charter, a British merchant ship, was on its way from Melbourne, Australia to Liverpool, England when it encountered the fierce weather conditions. Hundreds of lives were lost as the ship went down, but Rodgers' quick thinking and strength proved invaluable. He swam ashore with a rope attached to the ship's hawser, a thick cable used to secure the vessel to the shore, and helped rescue several individuals from the treacherous waters. The image of Rodgers, with his muscular build and determined expression, stands as a testament to the resilience and courage of the seamen during the 1850s. His Maltese heritage adds an intriguing layer to his story, as he represents the diverse community of sailors that made up the maritime world of the time. The photograph, taken in the aftermath of the disaster, serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by seafarers during the 19th century. Despite the tragic circumstances, it also highlights the incredible acts of heroism and self-sacrifice that could occur in the most dire of situations.
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