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Photographic Print : The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905

The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905




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The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905

The wooden three-masted French registered barque Magatlan brought to Falmouth harbour after being abandoned at sea and picked up by a British steamer. She was found dismasted and abandoned off the Ile Elenau on 17th May 1905. The steamer towed her into Falmouth where she was sold and taken to Gravelines to be broken up. Photographer: Unknown

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TRURI : SM.0006.1

Media ID 18203968

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10"x8" Photo Print

Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the historic three-masted barque Magatlan, this captivating image captures the essence of maritime history. Taken in May 1905 at Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall, the Magatlan is shown after it was abandoned at sea and rescued by a British steamer. This wooden vessel, with its distinctive French registration, adds a touch of nostalgia to any space. Bring the beauty and wonder of the past into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print from the Royal Cornwall Museum.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.3cm (10" x 7.2")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in a moment frozen in time, this print showcases the haunting beauty of the French three-masted barque Magatlan. Taken in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall, during May 1905, it tells a tale of resilience and abandonment on treacherous seas. Once a majestic vessel sailing proudly across oceans, the Magatlan was left dismasted and deserted off the Ile Elenau. Fate intervened when a British steamer stumbled upon her lifeless form and towed her into Falmouth harbour. The image captures her fragile state as she awaited an uncertain future. The photographer remains unknown but their lens captured more than just wood and sails; it immortalized a ghostly presence that lingers within these waters. The worn hull bears witness to countless journeys undertaken by brave souls who dared to conquer the unpredictable sea. Now standing as a silent testament to maritime history, the Magatlan's final fate awaits her at Gravelines where she will be dismantled piece by piece. Yet even in this somber ending lies an enduring legacy - one that speaks of adventure, perseverance, and ultimately surrender to nature's unyielding power. This evocative photograph transports us back to an era when ships were lifelines connecting distant lands. It serves as both a reminder of our vulnerability against nature's forces and our indomitable spirit that propels us forward despite adversity.

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