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Vessels of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky Irish west coast after being driven
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Vessels of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky Irish west coast after being driven
Vessels of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky Irish west coast after being driven there by storms, September 1588. Date: 1588
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1580s 1588 Armada Rocks Rocky Rough Vessels Waves Wreck Wrecked
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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the Spanish Armada's fateful encounter with the unforgiving Irish sea in September 1588. The Spanish Armada, a grand fleet of 130 ships, had set sail from Spain with the intention of invading England, but was met with relentless storms as it approached the British Isles. In this haunting print by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Prints Online, we see the remnants of the Spanish vessels, battered and broken against the rocky Irish west coast. The dark night sky is illuminated only by the flickering flames of the ships' fires, while the rough waves continue to crash against the hulls. The once-proud vessels, now reduced to twisted wrecks, serve as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the cost of war. This historical print transports us back to the 16th century, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in British and Irish history.
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