Jigsaw Puzzle : Message in Bottle
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Message in Bottle
The captain of a fishing boat, disabled by a storm, puts an S.O.S. message in a bottle, hoping it will be found by someone who can (a) read and (b)initiate a rescue. Date: 1884
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Media ID 14291877
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1884 Bottle Distress Fishermen Message Peril Perils Shipwreck Shipwrecks Storm Storms Stormy
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Discover the thrill of adventure with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles, featuring the captivating image "Message in Bottle" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing puzzle depicts a sailor from a bygone era, stranded at sea during a violent storm. In a desperate plea for help, he writes an S.O.S. message on a piece of parchment and places it in a bottle, casting it out onto the turbulent waves. Assemble the puzzle pieces to complete this evocative scene and bring the story to life. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this puzzle is sure to provide hours of engaging entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the fury of an unforgiving sea, the captain of a fishing boat clings to hope as he pens an S.O.S. message on a scrap of paper. The year is 1884, and his vessel, battered and broken by the relentless storm, lies disabled just off the coast. With the wind howling in his ears and the waves crashing around him, he carefully stuffs the note into a glass bottle, sealing his desperate plea for help within its fragile confines. The captain's vessel, a humble fishing boat, was no match for the tempestuous weather that had befallen them. The shipwreck, a common peril for sailors of the late 1800s, had left the crew stranded and without hope. But the captain, a man of resilience and determination, refused to give up. He knew that somewhere, out there in the vast expanse of the sea, there might be someone who could read his message and initiate a rescue. The message in the bottle, a simple yet powerful symbol of human desperation and survival, would travel the vast oceans, carried along by the currents and the winds. It was a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human race, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. This poignant image, captured in the late 1800s, transports us back to a time when the sea was a mysterious and often treacherous force, and the simple act of sending a message in a bottle could mean the difference between life and death. The shipwreck, the stormy sea, and the captain's determined expression all serve to remind us of the perils and the triumphs of the past, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
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