Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwr
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Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwr
Engraving showing Board of Trade equipment for use to help shipwrecked sailors, 1886. The items are (from left to right, top to bottom) a whip-block and tally-board; a hawser-cutter; a heaving-cane and line; a rocket machine; a fuse-box; a rocket; whip, hawser and breeches-buoy; a light; Board of Trade wagon; a cliff ladder in use; a triangle; a rocket-line box; a portfire; the rocket-line box from above; an anchor; a cliff-helmet
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Media ID 4383739
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1886 Anchor Apparatus Block Bottom Breeches Buoy Cane Cliff Cutter Fuse Heaving Items Ladder Lives Rocket Sailors Saving Tally Triangle Wagon Whip Hawser
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical engraving from 1886 showcases the Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwrecks in intricate detail. Each item is meticulously labeled, providing a glimpse into the equipment used to aid shipwrecked sailors during this time period.
From left to right, top to bottom, we see a whip-block and tally-board, a hawser-cutter, a heaving-cane and line, a rocket machine, a fuse-box, a rocket with its accompanying whip, hawser and breeches-buoy. Other items include a light source for visibility at night, the Board of Trade wagon for transportation of equipment, and even a cliff ladder in use.
The illustration captures the importance of preparedness and rescue operations during maritime emergencies. The anchor symbolizes hope amidst chaos while the portfire signifies urgency in lighting signals for assistance.
This print serves as an invaluable historical artifact depicting the dedication of organizations like the Board of Trade in saving lives at sea. It highlights not only the tools utilized but also emphasizes teamwork and coordination essential in such critical situations.
Overall, this engraving is not just an image but rather a testament to human ingenuity and compassion towards those facing peril on the open waters.
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