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The Recent Gales, Wrecks on the Cornish and Kentish Coasts (b / w photo)
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The Recent Gales, Wrecks on the Cornish and Kentish Coasts (b / w photo)
1627603 The Recent Gales, Wrecks on the Cornish and Kentish Coasts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Gales, Wrecks on the Cornish and Kentish Coasts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 December 1893.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22262210
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bessie Cintra Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Cornish Coast Cornwall Gales Herne Bay Kent Kentish Coast Machinery Scuttling St Ives Storm Damage Stranding Vulture Wreck Wrecks Carbis Bay Coast Scene Rosedale St Ives Bay
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The Recent Gales, Wrecks on the Cornish and Kentish Coasts
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is a captivating photograph captured by an English photographer in the 19th century. The image showcases the aftermath of a devastating storm that wreaked havoc along the picturesque coastlines of Cornwall and Kent. In this striking print, we witness the destructive power of nature as it leaves behind a trail of wreckage. The scene depicts several stranded vessels scattered across St Ives Bay, Carbis Bay, Herne Bay, and other coastal areas. Amongst the chaos, a vulture ominously perches atop one of the wrecked ships, symbolizing both death and survival. The photo highlights not only the physical damage caused by these recent gales but also captures the resilience of coastal communities against such adversity. It serves as a reminder of how vulnerable humanity can be in face of Mother Nature's fury. The composition beautifully portrays the rugged beauty of these coastlines while simultaneously evoking feelings of awe and melancholy. Each shipwreck tells its own story - tales lost to time but forever etched into this hauntingly beautiful image. This historical photograph provides us with a glimpse into an era long gone while reminding us that even amidst destruction, there is still room for appreciation and reflection.
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