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"Wreck: Tales of Tragedy and Triumph on the High Seas" The Mary Rose: A haunting reminder of a once-mighty warship, now resting at the bottom of the Solent

Background imageWreck Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Dreadful, Wreck, Mexico, Hempstead, Beach, January 2nd, 1837

Drawings Prints, Print, Dreadful, Wreck, Mexico, Hempstead, Beach, January 2nd, 1837
Drawings and Prints, Print, Dreadful Wreck of the Mexico on Hempstead Beach, January 2nd, 1837 - As Now Exhibiting at Hanington Dioramas-Perished in All-115 Souls

Background imageWreck Collection: Beach Blue Caribbean Coast Coastline Coastal

Beach Blue Caribbean Coast Coastline Coastal
West Indies Caribbean Grenada Carriacou Waves breaking on Paradise Beach at L Esterre Bay with an old fishing boat on the shore and the turqoise sea and Sandy Island sand bar beyond

Background imageWreck Collection: Blyth coal staith a039506

Blyth coal staith a039506
General view of the coal staith at Blyth Power Station, Bedlington, Northumberland. View from the north west, with the frame of a coal barge in the foreground

Background imageWreck Collection: American Revolutionary War

American Revolutionary War
MMM5458560 American Revolutionary War by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: War of American Independence (1775-1783)

Loss of an Indiaman ship, the 'Kent', on March 1, 1825, the start of the fire, in the Bay of Biscay
MMM5462015 Loss of an Indiaman ship, the 'Kent', on March 1, 1825, the start of the fire, in the Bay of Biscay by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F

The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F. Sala et Co, 1863
MMM5483503 The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F. Sala et Co, 1863.; National Maritime Museum, London

The ship Clyde, off Point Natal (?) , caught in the storm on November 1, 1826. Lithography (38.6x51.5 cm) by J.F
MMM5483496 The ship Clyde, off Point Natal (?) , caught in the storm on November 1, 1826. Lithography (38.6x51.5 cm) by J.F

A merchant ship derails in the calm that follows the storm. Watercolor (34.4x44.5 cm) by Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867)
MMM5483427 A merchant ship derails in the calm that follows the storm. Watercolor (34.4x44.5 cm) by Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867), 19th century

Background imageWreck Collection: Wreck of Baron von de Decken's steamer, Welf, at rapids at Bardera, Jubba River

Wreck of Baron von de Decken's steamer, Welf, at rapids at Bardera, Jubba River, Somalia 1865 (engraving)
8631466 Wreck of Baron von de Decken's steamer, Welf, at rapids at Bardera, Jubba River, Somalia 1865 (engraving) by English School

Background imageWreck Collection: Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving)

Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving)
8676321 Trincomalee, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trincomalee, Ceylon, site of the wreck of the P & O steamship Ava)

Background imageWreck Collection: Sea Adventure: The wreck of the 'Indian Chief' (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Indian Chief" (colour litho)
8668760 Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Indian Chief" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWreck Collection: A ship hitting rocks, 1850

A ship hitting rocks, 1850
3478498 A ship hitting rocks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene aboard a ship that has just crashed into rocks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWreck Collection: The wreck of 'Henry Clay', 1850

The wreck of 'Henry Clay', 1850
3478495 The wreck of 'Henry Clay', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of 'Henry Clark' an American packet ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWreck Collection: Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850

Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850
3359199 Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', lost off Margate)

Background imageWreck Collection: The wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory', 1850

The wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory', 1850
3478499 The wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory' in the China Sea)

Background imageWreck Collection: The wreck of the steamship 'Mosel', 1850

The wreck of the steamship 'Mosel', 1850
3478537 The wreck of the steamship 'Mosel', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a the wreck of the steamship 'Mosel' at Lizard Point)

The Thames Conservancy steam launch, 1850
3478535 The Thames Conservancy steam launch, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Thames Conservancy steam launch moored over the wreck of the steamer Princess Alice near Woolwich)

Background imageWreck Collection: The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850

The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850
3478504 The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the recent damages as a result of a gale storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWreck Collection: Merriman's life preserving dress, 1850

Merriman's life preserving dress, 1850
3330920 Merriman's life preserving dress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Merriman's life preserving dress used during ship wrecks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWreck Collection: The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves

The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins)

Background imageWreck Collection: Two British ships wreck in the storm near a rocky coast. Oil on canvas, around 1700

Two British ships wreck in the storm near a rocky coast. Oil on canvas, around 1700, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)
MMM5459902 Two British ships wreck in the storm near a rocky coast. Oil on canvas, around 1700, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

Background imageWreck Collection: Napoleonic Wars: the elimination of the corvette 'La Chevrette'

Napoleonic Wars: the elimination of the corvette 'La Chevrette'
MMM5458774 Napoleonic Wars: the elimination of the corvette 'La Chevrette' by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: 'The destruction of the American emigrant ship Ocean Monarch on August 24, 1848

'The destruction of the American emigrant ship Ocean Monarch on August 24, 1848
MMM5483562 'The destruction of the American emigrant ship Ocean Monarch on August 24, 1848; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858

The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858
MMM5483523 The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858. Lithography (31x50 cm), 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: The sinking of the Forfarshire steamboat on the rocks of the Farne Islands (England)

The sinking of the Forfarshire steamboat on the rocks of the Farne Islands (England)
MMM5483454 The sinking of the Forfarshire steamboat on the rocks of the Farne Islands (England), as it appeared at sunrise on September 7, 1838 by Carmichael

Background imageWreck Collection: The steamer 'Tasmania', 1850

The steamer 'Tasmania', 1850
3478538 The steamer 'Tasmania', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the steamer 'Tasmania'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWreck Collection: A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850

A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850
3478523 A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor and a cabin boy have become marooned on a deserted island after being shipwrecked)

Background imageWreck Collection: Sea Adventure: The last fight of the 'Revenge' (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8668733 Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWreck Collection: Shah Alum in distress, 1773

Shah Alum in distress, 1773
1575264 Shah Alum in distress, 1773; (add.info.: Shah Alum in distress, engraving dated 1773. "A design in two compartments illustrating an article in Biblical phraseology)

Background imageWreck Collection: Wreck of the White Ship (engraving)

Wreck of the White Ship (engraving)
8636267 Wreck of the White Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the White Ship)

Background imageWreck Collection: The wreck of Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, 25 December, 1492 (lithograph)

The wreck of Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, 25 December, 1492 (lithograph)
UIG5419303 The wreck of Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, 25 December, 1492 (lithograph); (add.info.: It toook place off the coast of the island of Hispaniola)

Background imageWreck Collection: Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue

Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue
5311783 Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue; (add.info.: Engraving depicting shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWreck Collection: Medal commemorating the torpedoing of the liner 'Lusitania', May 7, 1915 (bronze medal)

Medal commemorating the torpedoing of the liner 'Lusitania', May 7, 1915 (bronze medal)
MMM5470281 Medal commemorating the torpedoing of the liner 'Lusitania', May 7, 1915 (bronze medal) by Goetz, Karl (1875-1950); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: A Dutch ship sinking on a rocky coast, its mast and main mast have already been torn off

A Dutch ship sinking on a rocky coast, its mast and main mast have already been torn off
MMM5459579 A Dutch ship sinking on a rocky coast, its mast and main mast have already been torn off, and the last one is out of control

Background imageWreck Collection: The 'Luxborough Galley' burnt nearly to the water, 25 June 1727, 1760 (oil on canvas)

The 'Luxborough Galley' burnt nearly to the water, 25 June 1727, 1760 (oil on canvas)
7342723 The 'Luxborough Galley' burnt nearly to the water, 25 June 1727, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Cleveley, John the Elder (c.1712-77); 49.5x64.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: The steamship President, the largest in the world, commanded by Lieutenant Roberts during his last

The steamship President, the largest in the world, commanded by Lieutenant Roberts during his last voyage from New York
MMM5483486 The steamship President, the largest in the world, commanded by Lieutenant Roberts during his last voyage from New York (USA) to Liverpool (England), in the storm of March 12

Background imageWreck Collection: The loss of the steamer 'Great Liverpool', 1850

The loss of the steamer 'Great Liverpool', 1850
3478492 The loss of the steamer 'Great Liverpool', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the steamer the 'Great Liverpool' near Cape Finistere)

Background imageWreck Collection: The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850

The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850
3478514 The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage)

Background imageWreck Collection: Sea Adventure: The wreck of the 'Birkenhead' (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Birkenhead" (colour litho)
8668751 Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Birkenhead" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWreck Collection: WW1: A sea hero (illustration)

WW1: A sea hero (illustration)
8684969 WW1: A sea hero (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job A hero of the sea Facts of war 1914-1918)

Background imageWreck Collection: We cast off and moved away from the wreck

We cast off and moved away from the wreck
5614281 We cast off and moved away from the wreck; (add.info.: "We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss)

Background imageWreck Collection: Shipwreck in a storm near a rocky coastline. Oil on canvas, mid-17th century by Pieter Mulier II

Shipwreck in a storm near a rocky coastline. Oil on canvas, mid-17th century by Pieter Mulier II the Younger
MMM5459840 Shipwreck in a storm near a rocky coastline. Oil on canvas, mid-17th century by Pieter Mulier II the Younger (or Pietro Mulieribus or Pietro Cavaliere Tempesta) (1637-1701)

Background imageWreck Collection: Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): the loss of the 'Magnificent', March 25, 1804

Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): the loss of the 'Magnificent', March 25, 1804
MMM5458782 Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): the loss of the 'Magnificent', March 25, 1804 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: Ex voto of sailor Joseph Costa de Vilasa (painting)

Ex voto of sailor Joseph Costa de Vilasa (painting)
AIS5332903 Ex voto of sailor Joseph Costa de Vilasa (painting); (add.info.: Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

Background imageWreck Collection: The Melancholy shipwreck and the death of Lord Royston. Lithograph (17.5 x 25.8 cm)

The Melancholy shipwreck and the death of Lord Royston. Lithograph (17.5 x 25.8 cm), London (England) edition
MMM5480771 The Melancholy shipwreck and the death of Lord Royston. Lithograph (17.5 x 25.8 cm), London (England) edition, by Thomas Tegg (1808?). English art, 19th century

Background imageWreck Collection: The heroic rescue of the passengers and crew of the steamship Forfarshire

The heroic rescue of the passengers and crew of the steamship Forfarshire, by Grace Darling and her father
MMM5483492 The heroic rescue of the passengers and crew of the steamship Forfarshire, by Grace Darling and her father, on the morning of September 7, 1838 by Carmichael

Background imageWreck Collection: 'The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860

'The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860
MMM5483465 'The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860 by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); 22.6x34.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWreck Collection: Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue

Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue
5311781 Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue; (add.info.: Engraving depicting shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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"Wreck: Tales of Tragedy and Triumph on the High Seas" The Mary Rose: A haunting reminder of a once-mighty warship, now resting at the bottom of the Solent, silently narrating its final moments. Grace Darling's Heroic Row: In a daring act of bravery, young Grace Darling rowed with her father through treacherous waves to rescue survivors from a shipwreck off the coast of Northumberland. Isle of Mull's Forgotten Boats: Old fishing boats lay abandoned on the sandy shores, their decaying hulls telling stories of bygone days when they braved stormy seas in search of bountiful catches. Foudroyant - Blackpool's Maritime Relic: Nelson's flagship stands proudly as a testament to naval history amidst Blackpool's bustling promenade, reminding us all that even great ships can meet their untimely end. Battle of Lake Erie - Echoes from War: The clash between British and American forces during the War of 1812 left behind tales etched into these waters, where wrecks still whisper stories of valor and sacrifice. Bay of Panama - Cornwall's Ghostly Remains: March 1891 witnessed tragedy as this majestic vessel met its demise off Falmouth’s coast – an eerie sight that lingers in our memories till this day. Helvetia Wreck - Gower Peninsula’s Silent Witness: Rhossili Bay guards secrets beneath its waves; here lies Helvetia wrecked upon jagged rocks—a poignant reminder that nature holds dominion over man-made creations. Titanic Sinks into Infamy: An unimaginable disaster unfolded in icy Atlantic waters as RMS Titanic succumbed to fate—forever etching itself into history as one of humanity’s greatest tragedies. HMS Birkenhead Lost at Sea: Amidst raging tides, this Royal Navy vessel met its end while transporting soldiers to South Africa.