Rescue Party Collection

Two Short Sunderlands rescuing crew, 1940
An artists impression of two Short Sunderlands rescuing the crew of the torpedoed merchant ship Kensington Court, 1940. On 18th September 1939 Kensington Court was stopped by U-32 with 13 shots of

Chaplain & stretcher bearers, France, 27 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Chaplain & stretcher bearers, France, 27 Aug 1917. Ground recovered near the River Meuse, near Beaumont, on August 27, 1917

The Wreck of the Strathmore: taking the Survivors from the Island...1876. Creators: W. J. P. W. H. O
The Wreck of the Strathmore: taking the Survivors from the Island, from a sketch supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, 1876....the emigrant-ship Strathmore [was wrecked], in July last

At Sea; After the "Sontay" was torpedoed on April 16, 1917, at noon: the last passenger... 1917
At Sea; After the "Sontay" was torpedoed on April 16, 1917, at noon: the last passengers board into lifeboats. The "Sontay" was going from Marseille to Salonika

Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Pierre-Jacques Volaire
Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Dramatic scene: survivors cling to rocks being battered by huge waves

Shipwreck, before 1812. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Shipwreck, before 1812. Dramatic scene: survivors and dead bodies on rocks being battered by huge waves

The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Creator: Smyth
The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Theodore Walter, chief officer of the Child of the Regiment

Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858....an incident is depicted which shows the effective means possessed by our Royal Mail packets for saving life at sea

Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. A war-steamer driven on shore, coast of Jutland. Minute-guns of distress had been fired...to call the attention of a vessel

Wreck of "The Amelia", on the Hermitage Rocks, Jersey, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of "The Amelia", on the Hermitage Rocks, Jersey, 1856. The coast of Jersey, with its surrounding groups of rocks, and its banks and shoals

The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. During a visit to London, the Austrian general Julius Jacob von Haynau was attacked by an angry mob who

The Dogs of St. Bernard, n.d. Creator: George Baxter
The Dogs of St. Bernard, n.d

Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, [North Yorkshire], 1850....the vessel...struck upon the sands, about 200 yards from the entrance to the harbour

The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. View of...a very gallant and prompt service rendered on the 28th January by the Southwold life-boat

"Eildon Manor": Wilfred and the Keepers discovering Burton in a snowdrift, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Eildon Manor": Wilfred and the Keepers discovering Burton in a snowdrift, 1862. We are sorry that we are unacquainted with the name of the author of "The Maze of Life

Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Elizabeth de Burgh (c1289-1327) was the second wife and queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

A Crew Rescued, 1894. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
A Crew Rescued, 1894

Boat from the "Madras" Steamer picking up an Arab Budgerow in the Red Sea, with Capt Gough... 1857
Boat from the "Madras" Steamer picking up an Arab Budgerow in the Red Sea, with Capt. Gough and the Australian Mails, 1857....the Royal mail steamer Emeu

Captain Grant leaving Karague by stretcher, from Journal of the Discovery of
TRV228845 Captain Grant leaving Karague by stretcher, from Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by Speke, published 1863 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Grant

Off Tantalion, c1870. Shipwreck on the rocks below Tantallon Castle on the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Off Beachy Head, c1870. Chalk headland in East Sussex, England on the English Channel and a danger to shipping. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Two policemen save a family, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Two policemen save a family, 1930. Deux Gendarmes Sauvent Une Famille. French policemen rescue a family and their horse from floods. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre"

Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Mrs Chandler. Golden Fleece RYS painting. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mrs Chandler. Golden Fleece RYS painting

The search goes on, 1941 (1942). Throughout the night and all next day wardens, rescue men and ambulance men burowed into the wreckage of this house, looking for its occupant an old lady

Through the long night the rescue men at work, searching, helping to safety, 1941 (1942). The night of 11th January 1941. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

H. M. S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940)
H.M.S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940). Oil covered survivors being rescued by a German ship after the HMS Glowworm a British minelaying destroyer sank. From The War in Pictures

Europeans saved by a detachment of French marines, Pao Ting Fou, China, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Europeans saved by a detachment of French marians, Pao Ting Fou, China, 1900. The Boxer Rebellion. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th November 1900

An Accident in Santander, Divers Looking for the Bodies of the Victims, 1893. Fire broke out on the commercial ship Cabo-Machchichaco, the crew of the liner Alphonse III, tried to help

The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. From the Gemaeldegallerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

Nordenskjold rescued from Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, 1903. (Nils) Otto (Gustaf) Nordenskjold (1869-1928) Swedish explorer and geologist, led the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904

Lieutenant Parr setting off to bring help to the northern sledge party, published
XJF448205 Lieutenant Parr setting off to bring help to the northern sledge party, published in The Illustrated London News, c.1875-78 (engraving) by English School

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"Rescue Party: Tales of Heroism and Hope Throughout History" In the annals of history, there are countless stories that showcase the indomitable spirit of humanity in times of crisis. From daring sea rescues to noble acts on land, these captivating moments remind us of our capacity for compassion and courage. One such remarkable event took place in 1940 when two Short Sunderlands soared through stormy skies to rescue a stranded crew. Amidst treacherous conditions, these brave pilots defied all odds to bring their comrades back home safely. Traveling back further in time, we discover the gripping tale of the "Rescue of the Countess De Burgh" from Montgomery Castle in 1836. The creators behind this valiant act remain unknown, but their selflessness echoes through generations as a testament to human solidarity. The Nile Expedition of 1884-85 witnessed another extraordinary display of heroism by the Naval Brigade. Their relentless efforts led them to rescue Sir Charles Wilson amidst challenging circumstances—an act that would forever be etched in history books. Tragedies can strike unexpectedly, as seen during "The Catastrophe at Courrieres. " Through poignant illustrations featured in Le Petit Journal, we glimpse both despair and hope as rescuers tirelessly worked to save lives amid chaos and devastation. Literature too has celebrated tales of rescue parties; one such example is Captain Grant leaving Karague by stretcher from Jules Verne's "Journal of the Discovery Of. " This fictional account captures our imagination while reminding us that even within literature's realms, heroes emerge when needed most. Turning towards artistry inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' timeless masterpiece Don Quixote, an engraving titled "Don Quixote Releases the Galley Slaves" depicts an unlikely savior freeing those unjustly imprisoned—a symbolical representation resonating with themes like redemption and liberation. Not confined solely to maritime settings, rescues have occurred on land as well.