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Kyoto, Japan - Kimozuji Dera Temple Complex - Sacred stones - Memorial to the suicide (by drowning) of Saigo and Gessho. Date: circa 1905

The Lady of the Lake - Old Soak fished out of the water
The Lady of the Lake - A Drunken Old Soak is fished out of the water by a dapper gent in a punt. Her bottle heads for the bottom and perhaps the dunking has sobered her up! Date: circa 1915

Popular song Goodbye Dolly
A woman in despair over her drowning soldier husband who whilst rowing broke an oar and fell into the water. Realising his fate he bids fond farewell to his wife, Dolly

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, tracks, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Lunardi Balloon
Plate showing Representatn of Mr Lunardi making an Experiment on the Thames of his invention to save persons from drowning

Police dog being trained, using a dummy, to rescue people from drowning in the Seine, Paris. Engraving, London, 1905

The Deluge. The last frantic attempts to cling to life. And all flesh died that moved upon the earth.... Genesis 7.22. Illustration by Gustave Dore French painter and illustrator for The Bible

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

Sheep farming, rocks put into metal water trough to prevent lambs from drowning, Bootle, Cumbria, England, March

Illustration of Allosaurus drowning in marsh
Palaeozoology - Jurassic period - Dinosaurs - Allosaurus - Art work

Drowning Earth, conceptual artwork
Drowning Earth, conceptual computer artwork

Drowning in words, conceptual image F006 / 8814
Drowning in words, conceptual image

Severe flooding, conceptual image

Columbian mammoth at La Brea tarpits, LA
Columbian mammoth (mammuthus columbi) at La Brea tarpits, Los Angeles

Emergency resuscitation, 19th century C015 / 6082
Emergency resuscitation. 19th-century artwork of the first and second stages of the emergency resuscitation process as then known

Castaway at sea, Tichbourne case. Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy, had been missing presumed dead after the shipwreck of the ship Bella off Brazil in April 1854

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, sow with cubs swim and play in the water and pack ice, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, cub swims in the water, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, sow swims in the water and ice, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Group of Romanian Jews
A group of Romanian Jews, with a quotation from Prime Minister Carp. Below is an historical note about the persecution of the Jews in Romania in 1866

Illustration, The Sea Mine, WW1
An illustration entitled The Sea Mine, depicting people drowned and drowning in the sea following their ship being hit and sunk by a mine during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Puss in Boots by Charles Folkard
Help! Help! My lord the Marquis Carabas is drowning. A fairy tale by Charles Perrault Date: 1923

Lord Kitchener, headlines announcing his death
Newspaper headlines on a large poster, announcing the death by drowning of Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916). He died when HMS Hampshire, on which he was travelling

The White Ship tragedy
William Adelin dies following the sinking of the White Ship in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. As the only legitimate son of Henry I and heir to the throne of England

Drowning Girl

Scene from the legend of William Tell, Swiss folk hero
A scene from the legend of William Tell, Swiss folk hero. He springs onto the bank and pushes his enemy Gesslers boat back into the raging water, thereby causing its occupants to drown

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult males, group attempting to mate with dead female, drowned during mating ball, in farm pond, Chipping, Lancashire, England, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult male, attempting to mate with dead female, drowned during mating ball, in farm pond, Chipping, Lancashire, England, march

Da Vincis lifebuoy design
Da Vincis lifebuoy. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) of a lifesaving ring being used to keep a man afloat in the sea

Global warming, conceptual computer artwork. This could represent a rise in sea levels due to climate change

Puss in Boots tells the King his Master is drowning
Puss in Boots stops the Kings coach and tells him that his Master is drowning (though he is only bathing in the river). Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Hancocks Acquatic Dress - a basin-type device for walking across deep rivers. The rather opn design rathers opens the possibility for flooding

The Economy Campaign
In the new climate of thrift during World War One, this family economises by eating pets, fashioning a pram out of a soapbox and drowning the family dog

Indifference
After marriage, such is the indifference of this monkey husband, he doesn t even notice when his wife falls into the water during a boating trip

Royal Humane Society
A sketch of the receiving house of the Royal Humane Society. The society was founded in 1774 by Dr William Hawes and Dr Thomas Cogan, to save people from drowning by using resuscitation

Tug of War Cartoon
3rd Event - International Sports 1914- THE TUG OF WAR. " I Ain t seed Hun come up for the third time yet ave you Sargint?" - a sharp cartoon commentary on front line life

The ship, Cospatrick in flames
Emigrant ship, the Cospatrick on fire at sea. On discovery of the fire, the crew tried to extingush the flames, but the wind spread them around the ship

On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central stree
On board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the central street of shops, over 150 meters long, with the spacious embarkation hall

On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the chapel, where
On board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the decorative chapel, where passenger could attend religious services and practise their devotions during a voyage

Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into port
The burnt out liner, L Atlantique successfully brought into port at Cherbourg. The fire broke out in the early hours of 4th January 1933, at 6am the abandon ship order was given

Dog Saves Boy
A dog rescues a boy who has fallen into the water while retrieving his toy boat

Advert for Old Dog Tray
Advertisement for Old Dog Tray Fine Cut tobacco manufactured by Wellman and Dwire Tobacco Company, Quincy, Illinois

Whirlpool / Maelstrom
A maelstrom in full flow

DIVERS AND NORTHFLEET
Divers prepare to descend to investigate the wreck of the Northfleet which sank after a collision, drowning some 300 navvies bound for Australia to build railways there

Henry Is Children / Drown
Henry Is children, drown when the White Ship founders on a rock and capsizes

Puss in Boots - 3
Puss tells the king and his daughter that his master, the marquis de Carabas, is drowning. Hes lying, of course, but they believe him

Tay Bridge Photo 4
The destroyed central section of the Tay railway bridge from which a passenger train crashed into the river at night drowning between 75 and 90 passengers

Thames at Dorney
Swimmers in the Thames near Dorney Church, Buckinghamshire. Let us hope that the fellow in the water is waving, not drowning

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"Drowning: A Captivating Tale of Deception and Heroism" In the midst of chaos, nature's wrath unfolds as the invader is deceived by the treacherous tide. "The Young Martyr, " a haunting masterpiece painted in 1855, captures the tragic beauty of those lost to drowning. Meanwhile, Hans Bohrdt's propaganda piece "The Last Man" portrays a German navy officer valiantly battling against this merciless force. Echoes from history resound as we witness the "Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt. " Revolutionary crocodiles meet their demise amidst destruction, reminiscent of biblical tales. Alongside them stand brave coastguards and civilians from Leysdown on Isle of Sheppey, united in their fight against this watery nemesis. Amidst despair emerges hope; a female bather becomes an unexpected savior for those struggling to stay afloat. The Newfoundland Dog stands tall as a symbol of loyalty and rescue during these dire times. Anne Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson's deluge scene engulfs us with its magnitude - reminding us that even great civilizations can be humbled by water's relentless power. In contrast, engraved directions issued by the Royal Humane Society in May 1872 offer practical guidance on restoring seemingly lifeless bodies back to vitality. As waves crash upon our shores, music hall songs provide solace and distraction from impending doom. Freemasons Hall in London serves as both refuge and meeting place for those seeking unity amidst turbulent waters. Finally, an allegory depicting the Battle of Salamis transports us back to ancient times when naval warfare was waged fiercely at sea. This battle serves as a reminder that humanity has always faced adversity head-on - whether it be on land or engulfed within tumultuous waters. In this captivating tale filled with deception and heroism alike, drowning reveals itself not only as a perilous fate but also as a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity.