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"Foremast: A Symbol of Peril and Resilience in Maritime History" The Wreck of the Liner "Mohegan" on the Manacle Rocks: Amidst treacherous waters

Background imageForemast Collection: The Wreck of the Liner 'Mohegan'on the Manacle Rocks, the Porthoustock Lifeboat rescuing the Crew

The Wreck of the Liner "Mohegan"on the Manacle Rocks, the Porthoustock Lifeboat rescuing the Crew (litho)
1063677 The Wreck of the Liner " Mohegan" on the Manacle Rocks, the Porthoustock Lifeboat rescuing the Crew (litho) by Nash

Background imageForemast Collection: A Ketch, 1850

A Ketch, 1850
3330716 A Ketch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Ketch, a two-masted, fore-and-aft rigged sailing boat with a mizzenmast stepped forward of the rudder and smaller than its foremast)

Background imageForemast Collection: A Schooner, 1850

A Schooner, 1850
3330708 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Background imageForemast Collection: A Schooner, 1850

A Schooner, 1850
3331129 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Background imageForemast Collection: A Schooner, 1850

A Schooner, 1850
3330709 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Background imageForemast Collection: A Schooner, 1850

A Schooner, 1850
3330706 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Background imageForemast Collection: A Schooner, 1850

A Schooner, 1850
3330705 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Background imageForemast Collection: HIMS Aurora

HIMS Aurora
Imperial Russian Navy - HIMS Aurora, Pallada-class protected cruiser. A detail showing the forward funnel, foremast and bridge citadel. (This ship has been preserved at St. Petersburg)

Background imageForemast Collection: Steam ships at night with lights to the foremast head

Steam ships at night with lights to the foremast head. 19th century

Background imageForemast Collection: The Crew of the Harriet jumping from the Foremast of the Harriet (engraving)

The Crew of the Harriet jumping from the Foremast of the Harriet (engraving)
1594122 The Crew of the Harriet jumping from the Foremast of the Harriet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageForemast Collection: WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - Sinking of SMS Blucher

WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - Sinking of SMS Blucher
WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - A photograph showing the sinking of the German battle cruiser, SMS Blucher, after being shelled by the British in 1915

Background imageForemast Collection: WW2 Christmas card, Good Voyage, Churchill

WW2 Christmas card, Good Voyage, Churchill. The message inside the card reads: The Prime Minister, on his passage home in RMS Prince of Wales after the signing of the Atlantic Charter with President

Background imageForemast Collection: A galley with all its masts, outside the dock, twenty-third demonstration, plate 24

A galley with all its masts, outside the dock, twenty-third demonstration, plate 24
XIR661372 A galley with all its masts, outside the dock, twenty-third demonstration, plate 24, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois

Background imageForemast Collection: Sails of a galley, twenty-ninth demonstration, plate 30, illustration from Demonstrations

Sails of a galley, twenty-ninth demonstration, plate 30, illustration from Demonstrations
XIR661359 Sails of a galley, twenty-ninth demonstration, plate 30, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois, cloux et ferremens qui entrent dans la construction d une galere

Background imageForemast Collection: Sails of a galley, twenty-eighth demonstration, plate 29, illustration from Demonstrations

Sails of a galley, twenty-eighth demonstration, plate 29, illustration from Demonstrations
XIR661358 Sails of a galley, twenty-eighth demonstration, plate 29, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois, cloux et ferremens qui entrent dans la construction d une galere

Background imageForemast Collection: The Asia, dismastered by a waterspout, on her passage to Bom

The Asia, dismastered by a waterspout, on her passage to Bom
The Asia dismasted by a waterspout on her passage from Port Phillip to Bombay. The rain flooded the decks ankle deep, the fall of the foremast had crushed all that lay beneth. Date: 22nd April 1854

Background imageForemast Collection: Lightning and Ship 3

Lightning and Ship 3
A sailing warship, under half sail to keep from being driven by a storm onto the rocky coast, is struck by lightning on both its mainmast and foremast

Background imageForemast Collection: Lightning and Ship 2

Lightning and Ship 2
The foremast of a sailing warship, anchored off the coast, is struck by a shaft of lightning which runs down to the deck


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"Foremast: A Symbol of Peril and Resilience in Maritime History" The Wreck of the Liner "Mohegan" on the Manacle Rocks: Amidst treacherous waters, the foremast stands tall as a testament to the ship's tragic fate. Porthoustock Lifeboat Rescuing the Crew: With unwavering determination, brave souls cling to the foremast, awaiting their heroic rescue from impending disaster. HIMS Aurora: In times of war, the foremast becomes a beacon of hope for sailors aboard naval vessels like HIMS Aurora during WW1. Battle of Dogger Bank - Sinking of SMS Blucher: As cannons roar and chaos ensues, one can't help but admire how even amidst destruction, the foremast remains steadfastly upright. Steam Ships at Night with Lights to Foremast Head: Illuminating darkened seas, lights atop the foremasts guide ships safely through uncharted territories under starlit skies. The Crew of Harriet Jumping from Foremast: In moments demanding split-second decisions, courageous sailors leap from towering heights off their beloved vessel's foremast into uncertain waters below. WW2 Christmas Card - Good Voyage Churchill: Winston Churchill's heartfelt message on this festive card pays tribute to those who sailed bravely into battle with their trusty foremasts leading them towards victory and peace. Harland & Wolff Collection - National Museums NI: Preserving maritime history for generations to come; artifacts like weathered old masts remind us of seafaring triumphs and tragedies witnessed by these sturdy structures. A Galley with All Its Masts - Twenty-Third Demonstration (Plate 24): Intricate illustrations capture an era when majestic galleys showcased multiple masts standing tall against wind and waves – a true marvel in shipbuilding craftsmanship. Lightning and Ship