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Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship sailed from Queenstown
Filename: 917_05_0390003753.jpg
Size: 3293 x 4500 (9.1MB)
Date: 27th March 2014
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Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship sailed from Queenstown
Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852, foundered off Simons Bay,s Africa on 26 February. Commanding officer, Colonel Seton, gave order Women and children first and troops stood in line on deck as if on parade and waited their fate. Women and children being lowered into ships lifeboats. Early 20th century woodcut
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1852 20th Africa Birkenhead Cape Century Children Colonel Commanding Deck Early Fate February Gave Good Heroism Hope Ireland Iron January Lifeboats Line Loss Lowered Officer Order Parade Queenstown Sailed Ship Shipwreck Simon Stood Troops Woodcut Cobh Foundered Paddle Steamer Seton Troopship Waited
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This poignant print captures the tragic story of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship, which sailed from Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland for Cape of Good Hope on 7 January 1852. The ship met its devastating fate off Simons Bay, South Africa on 26 February. In a display of remarkable heroism and selflessness, Colonel Seton, the commanding officer, gave the order "Women and children first" as troops stood in line on deck as if on parade, awaiting their uncertain destiny. The image showcases a moment frozen in time - women and children being lowered into lifeboats while English and British troops bravely faced their impending doom. This early 20th-century woodcut evokes a sense of both tragedy and courage. The loss of the Birkenhead remains etched in history as one of the most harrowing shipwrecks ever recorded. It serves as a testament to humanity's ability to come together during times of crisis, highlighting acts of bravery that transcend nationality or rank. Through this powerful visual representation captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded not only of the immense tragedy suffered by those aboard but also of the enduring legacy left behind by their sacrifice. May their memory forever serve as a reminder that even in moments of darkness, there is always room for hope and heroism.
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