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'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. Creator: G Durand
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'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. Creator: G Durand
'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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Brighton East Sussex England County Dragging Durand G G Durand Gale Godefroy Durand Hard Work Hauling Life Boat Lifeboat Lifeboatman Pulling Safety Storm Sussex Wind Windy
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The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade,
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an evocative engraving by French artist G. Durand, captures the raw power and perilous nature of the English Channel during a violent storm in 1891. The image, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," depicts a group of brave lifeboatmen from Brighton, East Sussex, England, laboriously dragging their vessel through the wind and waves towards Portslade. The black and white print, reminiscent of the Victorian era, conveys a sense of determination and camaraderie amidst the chaos of the storm. The lifeboat, with its distinctive red hull, is being pulled along the shingle beach by a team of muscular men, their faces set in grim determination as they battle against the gale-force winds. The men, dressed in heavy coats and hats, work in unison to keep the boat moving forward, their bodies glistening with sweat and grit. In the background, the sea churns and froths, its white-capped waves crashing against the shore. The scene is a testament to the heroism and resilience of the lifeboatmen, who risked their lives to save others during the treacherous conditions of the English Channel. The image also underscores the importance of community and solidarity in the face of adversity, as the men work together to bring the lifeboat to safety. Overall, "The Gales on the South Coast: Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade" is a powerful and evocative depiction of the challenges and triumphs of life on the coast during the 19th century.
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