Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road (engraving)

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Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road (engraving)

2772509 Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 13 December 1856.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22726494

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Auctions Marine Salvage Old Kent Road Sale Salvage Scuttling Shipwrecks Wreck

EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road" takes us back to a significant moment in maritime history. Created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into a bustling scene that unfolded on December 13,1856. The illustration captures the aftermath of the shipwrecked vessel called Ida and its subsequent salvage operation. Located at Lyons Bleaching Works in London's Old Kent Road, this event attracted attention from far and wide. The image showcases a lively auction where various items salvaged from the wreck are being sold off to eager buyers. As we delve deeper into this historical snapshot, we can't help but marvel at the intricate details meticulously etched onto paper. The hustle and bustle of potential buyers examining artifacts such as ropes, sails, and other remnants evoke a sense of curiosity about their past lives aboard Ida. Beyond its artistic value lies an intriguing narrative surrounding marine salvage practices during that era. This engraving serves as both a visual record and testament to human resilience in recovering what they could from unfortunate events like shipwrecks. Preserved within private collections today, this print reminds us of our connection to maritime heritage while also offering insight into London's rich history along Old Kent Road—a place once witness to remarkable tales of adventure and misfortune upon treacherous waters.

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