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Passengers placed in lifeboats from a sinking ship
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Passengers placed in lifeboats from a sinking ship
Sailor handing a child into a lifeboat during a storm at sea, 1880s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
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1880s Atlantic Atlantic Ocean British Caribbean Caribbean Sea Child Danger English Family Gale Journey Life Boat Maritime Ocean Ocean Liner Passenger Passengers Rescue Sail Sailor Ship Ship Wreck Sinking Steam Ship Steamer Storm Transportation Travel Voyage Wind Wreck Hurricane Oil Skins
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In this hand-colored woodcut print from the 1880s, we are transported back in time to witness a harrowing maritime rescue. Amidst a raging storm at sea, passengers find themselves in grave danger as their ship succumbs to the relentless power of the ocean. The image captures a poignant moment of heroism and hope as a sailor extends his arms towards a frightened child, gently guiding them into the safety of a lifeboat. The scene is filled with tension and emotion; wind-whipped waves crash against the sinking vessel while dark clouds loom ominously overhead. The artist's attention to detail brings this historic event to life - from the sailor's oil skins flapping in the gale-force winds to the terrified expressions on both their faces. This illustration serves as an important reminder of our ancestors' resilience and determination when faced with perilous circumstances. It also highlights the crucial role played by sailors during treacherous voyages across oceans, ensuring that precious lives were saved amidst chaos. As we gaze upon this vintage masterpiece, we cannot help but feel gratitude for those who came before us and paved the way for safer journeys across vast waters. This artwork encapsulates not only history but also our shared human experience – one that transcends time and connects us all through tales of courage and survival on tumultuous seas.
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