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The last moments of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 1583 (c1880)
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The last moments of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 1583 (c1880)
The last moments of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 1583 (c1880). Gilbert (1539-1583) was an English soldier and navigator who was one of the pioneers of the English colonisation of North America. He died on the return journey from Newfoundland on 9th September 1583 when his ship, the Squirrel sank in bad weather. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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The Last Moments of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 1583 (c1880)
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. This print captures the tragic end of a remarkable English soldier and navigator, Sir Humphrey Gilbert. In his pursuit to establish English colonies in North America, Gilbert met an untimely demise on September 9th, 1583. The Squirrel, his ship, succumbed to treacherous weather conditions during their return journey from Newfoundland. Dressed in Elizabethan attire that reflects the fashion of the era, Sir Humphrey Gilbert stands as a symbol of courage and exploration. His determined gaze reveals a man driven by ambition and a desire for discovery. The engraving beautifully depicts the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding him—a reminder of the immense challenges faced by early explorers like Gilbert. As one of England's pioneers in colonizing North America, he played an instrumental role in shaping history. In this monochrome print from Cassells History of the United States by Edmund Ollier (c1880), we are transported back to the sixteenth century—an era characterized by war and territorial expansion. The image evokes both admiration for Sir Humphrey's bravery and melancholy for his tragic fate. As we observe this poignant scene captured through time, let us remember Sir Humphrey Gilbert's legacy as an explorer who dared to venture into uncharted waters—his sacrifice paving the way for future generations seeking new horizons across distant lands.
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