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The ship, Bay of Panama, Falmouth, Cornwall. March 1891
Four masted ship, wrecked on Nare Point, Falmouth in the great blizzard of 10 March 1891. She was bound from Calcutta to Dundee with 13000 bales of jute. Captain David Wright hove to in deteriorating weather as he approached the Cornish coast to take soundings. Later, forereaching under bare poles in a blinding blizzard she drove on to the cliffs at Nare Point, 7 miles from Falmouth. The captain, his wife and several of the crew were drowned, others froze to death clinging to the rigging. There were only 17 survivors out of a ships company of 40. Photographer: Unknown
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Media ID 11656611
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring a captivating historical image of "The ship, Bay of Panama, Falmouth, Cornwall. March 1891." This classic mug design showcases an intriguing photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum archive. The image depicts a four-masted ship that was wrecked on Nare Point, Falmouth, during the great blizzard of 10 March 1891. Bound from Calcutta to Dundee, this vessel carried an impressive cargo of 13,000 bales of jute. Relive the maritime history of this era with each sip from your personalized Photo Mug. Perfect as a gift or for your own collection, this high-quality mug is a must-have for history enthusiasts and tea or coffee lovers alike.
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This haunting print captures the tragic fate of the ship, Bay of Panama, amidst the treacherous waters off Nare Point in Falmouth, Cornwall. In March 1891, during the infamous blizzard that swept across the region, this majestic four-masted vessel met its untimely demise. Bound from Calcutta to Dundee with a precious cargo of 13,000 bales of jute, Captain David Wright made a valiant attempt to navigate through deteriorating weather conditions. As he approached the Cornish coast and sought soundings for safe passage, nature's fury intensified. The ship found itself battling against relentless winds and snowfall while under bare poles. Trapped in a blinding blizzard that obscured their surroundings, Bay of Panama was mercilessly driven onto the unforgiving cliffs at Nare Point—seven miles away from Falmouth. The consequences were devastating. Captain Wright himself perished alongside his wife and several crew members who drowned in those icy waters. Others clung desperately to what remained of the rigging but succumbed to freezing temperatures before help could arrive. Out of an initial crew complement of forty brave souls aboard this ill-fated vessel, only seventeen managed to survive this harrowing ordeal. This poignant photograph serves as a solemn reminder not only of human vulnerability against nature's wrath but also pays tribute to those lost at sea on that fateful day in March 1891—a somber chapter forever etched into maritime history.
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