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LADY HOBART WRECKED
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LADY HOBART WRECKED
This Falmouth packet strikes an iceberg off Halifax, Nova Scotia : her crew escape in the ships boats
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1803 Crew Escape Falmouth Halifax Ice Berg Nova Packet Scotia Strikes Wrecked
EDITORS COMMENTS
June 1803: A Historic Maritime Tragedy - Lady Hobart Wrecked off the Shores of Halifax, Nova Scotia This evocative image captures the aftermath of a tragic maritime incident that occurred off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in June 1803. The Lady Hobart, a Falmouth packet, is seen here in the throes of disaster, having struck an iceberg and taken on water. The packet, a type of transport vessel used for carrying mail and passengers between Falmouth, England, and various ports in the New World, was no match for the treacherous ice floes that plagued the North Atlantic during the early 19th century. The crew, numbering around thirty brave souls, are seen making their desperate escape in the ships' boats. Their faces bear the marks of fear and determination as they row away from the sinking vessel, leaving behind their livelihoods and all that was familiar to them. The scene is one of stark contrasts - the calm, clear waters of the Atlantic, dotted with icebergs, contrasting sharply with the chaos and urgency of the rescue operation underway. The Lady Hobart's unfortunate encounter with the iceberg serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by seafarers during this era. Despite the dangers, they continued to ply their trade, driven by the need to connect the Old World with the New, and to keep the lines of communication open between distant lands. This image, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who braved the seas in the name of commerce and exploration, and to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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