Photographic Print : Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American
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Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American
This image depicts the loss of the steam ship American which sunk near Cape Palmas on 23rd April 1880
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22nd Cape Companys Depicts Loss Mail Palmas Sinking Sunk Foundering
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of high-quality Photographic Prints, featuring the evocative image "Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph documents the tragic sinking of the American off the coast of Cape Palmas on April 23, 1880. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring the intrigue and history of this moment in time to your home or office. Relive the past with our premium, museum-quality prints, perfect for enhancing any space and igniting conversation. Order yours today and travel back in time.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the final moments of the Union Company's Mail Steam-Ship American, which met its fate near Cape Palmas on the 23rd of April, 1880. The American, a proud symbol of maritime innovation and progress, was a mail and passenger transport vessel that played a crucial role in the import and export of goods between Europe and the Americas. The scene depicted in this photograph is one of chaos and despair, as the ship's crew and passengers scramble to escape the sinking vessel. The American, once a beacon of modern technology, lies helplessly in the water, its once-proud hull now taking on water and slowly slipping beneath the waves. The image, taken from a distance, offers a haunting reminder of the capricious nature of the sea and the vulnerability of even the most advanced technology in the face of nature's power. The exact cause of the American's sinking remains a mystery, but it is believed that a combination of factors, including a sudden storm and a possible collision with an unidentified object, contributed to the tragic event. The loss of the American was a significant blow to the Union Company and the maritime community, and the incident served as a sobering reminder of the risks and challenges inherent in sea travel. This historical image, taken from the ILN (Illustrated London News) archive, provides a unique glimpse into a bygone era of maritime history and offers a poignant reminder of the human stories and experiences that lie behind the statistics and facts of a shipwreck.
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