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Ship and waterspout, 19th century
Ship and waterspout, 19th-century artwork. Waterspouts are the equivalent over water to tornadoes on land. A tornado is a rapidly rotating funnel of air that can form below certain types of storm clouds. Waterspouts are generally weaker than tornadoes, but strong ones capable of causing death and destruction are possible. This scene, located in the North Sea, shows a steam-powered ship. Waterspouts are more common over tropical waters. Artwork from the 13th volume (first period of 1894) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1894 Annual Volume Boat French La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Maritime Meteorological Meteorology North Sea Popular Science Rotate Rotating Rotation Sea Scape Ship Steam Power Threat Transport Transportation Weather Weekly Mono Chrome Threaten Tornadic
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This 19th-century artwork captures the awe-inspiring combination of a ship and a waterspout in the North Sea. Waterspouts, akin to tornadoes on land, are formed when rapidly rotating funnels of air develop beneath specific storm clouds over water. Although generally weaker than their terrestrial counterparts, strong waterspouts can still pose a threat, capable of causing death and destruction. In this monochrome illustration from the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree's 13th volume (first period of 1894), we witness a steam-powered ship navigating through this meteorological phenomenon. The scene showcases the power and danger that lurks within nature's grasp. Waterspouts are more commonly observed over tropical waters; however, this particular instance occurred in the tempestuous North Sea. The artwork beautifully depicts both historical maritime transportation and the ever-present threats posed by rotating weather patterns. Created by Louis Figuier for La Science Illustree, an esteemed European magazine dedicated to popular science during that era, this piece stands as a testament to humanity's fascination with natural forces. It serves as a reminder that even in our quest for progress and exploration through steam power technology, we remain at the mercy of Mother Nature's unpredictable whims. This remarkable print not only transports us back to the late 1800s but also highlights how art can intertwine with scientific knowledge to captivate audiences across time.
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