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Background imageAground Collection: Stern trawler Conqueror on rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall

Stern trawler Conqueror on rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall
Stern trawler Conqueror on the rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall, December 1978. Date: 1978

Background imageAground Collection: Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East Runton

Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East Runton
Illustration showing a Breeches-Buoy in use, to save the crew of the Norwegian ship Esras, East Runton, Norfolk, 1901

Background imageAground Collection: The Wreckers

The Wreckers
Artist: Morland, George - Title: The Wreckers - Date: c.1790 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 68.6

Background imageAground Collection: Krakatoa Ship Beached

Krakatoa Ship Beached
The steamer Berouw is carried by a tidal wave into the jungle at Telokh-Betang, Sumatra

Background imageAground Collection: Cargo ship Telamon run aground at Lanzarote

Cargo ship Telamon run aground at Lanzarote
Cargo ship Telamon run aground in Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, 31 October 1981. 1981

Background imageAground Collection: John Brown and Co. sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee

John Brown and Co. sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee
The Burning of the " Gaspee"

Background imageAground Collection: HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839)

HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839)

Background imageAground Collection: Fishing boats on pebble beach, Hastings, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fishing boats on pebble beach, Hastings, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageAground Collection: Polar expedition to the Arctic by George Washington De Long

Polar expedition to the Arctic by George Washington De Long
Arctic explorations. Polar expedition to the Arctic by George Washington De Long (1844-1881). The ship Jeannette was crushed by ice near the Wranel Island

Background imageAground Collection: Wreck of the screw-steamer Borneo on the coast of South America, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the screw-steamer Borneo on the coast of South America, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the screw-steamer Borneo on the coast of South America, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr

Background imageAground Collection: H.M.S. Racer aground on Ryde Sands, 1871. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Racer aground on Ryde Sands, 1871. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Racer aground on Ryde Sands, [Isle of Wight], 1871

Background imageAground Collection: H.M.S. Agincourt aground on the Pearl Rock, Gibraltar Bay, 1871. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Agincourt aground on the Pearl Rock, Gibraltar Bay, 1871. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Agincourt aground on the Pearl Rock, Gibraltar Bay, 1871

Background imageAground Collection: Wreck of a Sailing Boat by the Island of Rugen, c.1890 (pastel on paper)

Wreck of a Sailing Boat by the Island of Rugen, c.1890 (pastel on paper)
KSL269327 Wreck of a Sailing Boat by the Island of Rugen, c.1890 (pastel on paper) by Neumann, Friedrich Emil (1842-1903); 60.5x91.2 cm; Neue Galerie, Kassel

Background imageAground Collection: Done fishing DP085522

Done fishing DP085522
Gugh, Isles of Scilly. View of beached derelict fishing boat and a rib

Background imageAground Collection: Vessels ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late gale, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Vessels ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late gale, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Vessels ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late gale, 1865

Background imageAground Collection: Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican 1483

Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican 1483
United States Coast Guard - Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican 1483 Elizabeth City (msn 65.660)

Background imageAground Collection: Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican 1483

Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican 1483
United States Coast Guard - Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican 1483 (msn 65.660)

Background imageAground Collection: The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864

Background imageAground Collection: The City of New York steam-ship on Daunt's Rock

The City of New York steam-ship on Daunt's Rock, at the entrance of Queenstown Harbour, [Ireland], 1864

Background imageAground Collection: The wreck of The Bohemian, Montreal Ocean Company's steam-packet

The wreck of The Bohemian, Montreal Ocean Company's steam-packet, off the coast of Maine, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Background imageAground Collection: The attempt to salvage the Great Britain after she went aground in Dundrum Bay, 1850

The attempt to salvage the Great Britain after she went aground in Dundrum Bay, 1850
3359197 The attempt to salvage the Great Britain after she went aground in Dundrum Bay

Background imageAground Collection: The Royal West India Mail Steamer 'Tyne' on shore at St

The Royal West India Mail Steamer "Tyne" on shore at St. Alban's Head, 1857....the Brazilian mail steam-ship Tyne, on her homeward voyage, ran aground on the Isle of Purbeck

Background imageAground Collection: Aground -- The Crew take to the Rigging, 1891. Creator: Frank Brangwyn

Aground -- The Crew take to the Rigging, 1891. Creator: Frank Brangwyn
Aground -- The Crew take to the Rigging, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAground Collection: The 'Earl Cathcart' Steamer aground among the Islands of the River St

The "Earl Cathcart" Steamer aground among the Islands of the River St. Lawrence, [Canada], 1850

Background imageAground Collection: Photograph of Ship Aground PH, Lea Bridge Road, London

Photograph of Ship Aground PH, Lea Bridge Road, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageAground Collection: Athina-B aground on Brighton Beach

Athina-B aground on Brighton Beach - January, 1980. 1980

Background imageAground Collection: Training school ship HMS Conway, aground in the Menai Strait

Training school ship HMS Conway, aground in the Menai Strait
Training school ship HMS Conway, which ran aground on flat rocks - the Platters on the Menai Strait - near the Menai Suspension Bridge - from where this photo was taken. Date: 1953

Background imageAground Collection: Small Beached Boats (w / c & graphite on paper)

Small Beached Boats (w / c & graphite on paper)
MMT194114 Small Beached Boats (w/c & graphite on paper) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 16x24 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageAground Collection: The North German Lloyds Steam-Ship Baltimore aground at Hastings (engraving)

The North German Lloyds Steam-Ship Baltimore aground at Hastings (engraving)
1613737 The North German Lloyds Steam-Ship Baltimore aground at Hastings (engraving) by Weedon

Background imageAground Collection: Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving)

Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving)
1046912 Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them)

Background imageAground Collection: HMS Howe Aground at Ferrol (engraving)

HMS Howe Aground at Ferrol (engraving)
1603731 HMS Howe Aground at Ferrol (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Howe Aground at Ferrol)

Background imageAground Collection: Coast Scene with Boats and Figures (oil on canvas)

Coast Scene with Boats and Figures (oil on canvas)
1213459 Coast Scene with Boats and Figures (oil on canvas) by English School; 91.5x61.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageAground Collection: Ermack, 1899 (b / w photo)

Ermack, 1899 (b / w photo)
5888648 Ermack, 1899 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: Photograph, black and white)

Background imageAground Collection: Stranded, 1875 (charcoal on wove paper)

Stranded, 1875 (charcoal on wove paper)
3526154 Stranded, 1875 (charcoal on wove paper) by Hunt, William Morris (1824-79); 20.3x29.5 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Background imageAground Collection: A Cruise in the 'Lancashire Witch, ', I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving)

A Cruise in the "Lancashire Witch, ", I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving)
1054756 A Cruise in the " Lancashire Witch, ", I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School

Background imageAground Collection: The Wreck of HMS 'Sultan, 'off the Island of Comino

The Wreck of HMS "Sultan, "off the Island of Comino
1055486 The Wreck of HMS " Sultan, " off the Island of Comino, between Gozo and Malta (engraving) by English School

Background imageAground Collection: The German steamer Berger-Wilhelm running aground in a storm off Bizerte

The German steamer Berger-Wilhelm running aground in a storm off Bizerte
3097558 The German steamer Berger-Wilhelm running aground in a storm off Bizerte, Tunisia (colour litho) by French School

Background imageAground Collection: The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage (engraving)

The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage (engraving)
1622931 The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition)

Background imageAground Collection: Royal Ships at Hampshire (engraving)

Royal Ships at Hampshire (engraving)
1057313 Royal Ships at Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Ships at Hampshire)

Background imageAground Collection: The 'Earl Cathcart'Steamer aground among the Islands of the River St Lawrence (engraving)

The "Earl Cathcart"Steamer aground among the Islands of the River St Lawrence (engraving)
1096676 The " Earl Cathcart" Steamer aground among the Islands of the River St Lawrence (engraving) by English School

Background imageAground Collection: Fishing Nets Drying, 1881 (w / c on paper)

Fishing Nets Drying, 1881 (w / c on paper)
NUL386976 Fishing Nets Drying, 1881 (w/c on paper) by Bunker, Denis Miller (1861-90); 23.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageAground Collection: HMS Racer aground on Ryde Sands (engraving)

HMS Racer aground on Ryde Sands (engraving)
1625933 HMS Racer aground on Ryde Sands (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Racer aground on Ryde Sands)

Background imageAground Collection: Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition (engraving)

Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition (engraving)
1627160 Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Fort Bodo, Ibwiri)

Background imageAground Collection: HMS Sunfish seen here shortly after re-floating of a sand bank in Sand Down Bay

HMS Sunfish seen here shortly after re-floating of a sand bank in Sand Down Bay, Isle of Wight. 3rd March 1939

Background imageAground Collection: Nefeli wrecked at Dollar Cove, Lands End, Cornwall

Nefeli wrecked at Dollar Cove, Lands End, Cornwall
A cargo ship, the Nefeli, wrecked at Dollar Cove, near Lands End, Cornwall, October 1972. Date: 1972

Background imageAground Collection: Darwins ship, the Beagle

Darwins ship, the Beagle
The " Beagle" beached, ship in which Darwin sailed. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAground Collection: McClure discovers the Northwest Passage, 1850

McClure discovers the Northwest Passage, 1850
British ship " Investigator" in Arctic ice during McClures discovery of the Northwest Passage while searching for the lost Franklin expedition, 1850

Background imageAground Collection: Angels over Stormy Sea

Angels over Stormy Sea
Five angels implore Heavens mercy on a sailing ship which is in danger of running aground during a storm at sea

Background imageAground Collection: BAL10219027

BAL10219027
Sunset at Mow Creek in Brancaster Staithe on the north Norfolk coast

Background imageAground Collection: Fishing Boats, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Fishing Boats, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Background imageAground Collection: Aghios Georgios II beached at Pevensey Bay, Sussex

Aghios Georgios II beached at Pevensey Bay, Sussex. The Lebanese registered ship ran aground, on fire, on 30 April 1963. Date: 1963

Background imageAground Collection: Sinbad and his companions shipwrecked

Sinbad and his companions shipwrecked, from the 1001 Arabian Nights. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustave Dore illustration

Background imageAground Collection: RMS Tartar, 1883

RMS Tartar, 1883
Engraving showing the Union Steam-ship Companys Royal Mail Steamer Tartar and, inset, the Dining Saloon on board the ship

Background imageAground Collection: A Beached Sperm Whale, Physeter Macrocephalus. From A 19Th Century Print

A Beached Sperm Whale, Physeter Macrocephalus. From A 19Th Century Print

Background imageAground Collection: Tynemouth Shipwreck

Tynemouth Shipwreck
A shipwreck on the rocks at Tynemouth Castle, Tyne and Wear, circa 1836. An engraving by E. Finden after G. Balmer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageAground Collection: Fishing boat in the harbour at low tide, St Ives, Cornwall

Fishing boat in the harbour at low tide, St Ives, Cornwall

Background imageAground Collection: Admiral Somers runs his ship ashore, Bermuda, 1609 (c1880)

Admiral Somers runs his ship ashore, Bermuda, 1609 (c1880). Admiral Sir Geirge Somers (1554-1610) was the founder of the English colony of Bermuda

Background imageAground Collection: The Endeavour on the reef, Australia, 1770 (1886)

The Endeavour on the reef, Australia, 1770 (1886). The Endeavour, commanded by Captain James Cook ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef on 10 June 1770



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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Aground: Tales of Ships and Salvage" The stern trawler Conqueror finds itself helplessly perched on the unforgiving rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall, a haunting reminder of the power of the sea. In a daring rescue operation, the crew of Esras is saved using a breeches-buoy system at East Runton, proving that even in dire circumstances, hope can prevail. The once majestic Krakatoa Ship now lies beached, its grandeur faded by time and nature's relentless forces. John Brown and Co. 's audacious act sinks the British Revenue Cutter Gaspee as it runs aground—a testament to rebellion against authority in maritime history. Lanzarote witnesses an unfortunate event as cargo ship Telamon meets its fate running aground; a stark reminder that even experienced sailors are not immune to misfortune. The Wreckers' tales echo through time as fishing boats rest on pebble beaches in Hastings, Sussex—an enduring tradition intertwined with danger and resilience along England's coastlines. Dollar Cove bears witness to Nefeli's tragic destiny—once a vessel sailing proudly but now wrecked upon Cornwall's rugged shores. "Done fishing DP085522" whispers silently from still waters—a poignant image capturing both triumphs and losses etched into fishermen's lives across generations. Engraved by J. C Bentley in 1841, "The Westminster"and "Claudine" stand ashore near Margate—an artistic portrayal reminding us that ships grounded can become symbols of strength amidst adversity. From Jaeren emerges an oil-on-canvas study depicting ships stranded on desolate sands—a powerful representation showcasing how vessels they are serve as guiding lights for those lost at sea.

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