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Captain Cooks ship being in peril, the crew threw the guns overboard (litho)
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Captain Cooks ship being in peril, the crew threw the guns overboard (litho)
5198221 Captain Cooks ship being in peril, the crew threw the guns overboard (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Cooks ship being in peril, the crew threw the guns overboard. Illustration for an early edition of The Childrens Encyclopedia edited by Arthur Mee.); © Look and Learn
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Captain Cook Captain James Cook Crew Overboard Peril Threw Voyage
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In this lithograph, we witness the dramatic moment when Captain Cook's ship finds itself in peril. The skilled artist, Charles Mills Sheldon, masterfully captures the tension and urgency of the situation. As danger looms over them, the courageous crew takes decisive action to save themselves and their beloved vessel. With no time to spare, they make a difficult choice: throwing their guns overboard. This sacrifice symbolizes their determination to lighten the ship's load and increase its chances of survival amidst treacherous waters. Each gun plunges into the depths below, disappearing into oblivion as if swallowed by the unforgiving sea. This scene is not just an artistic representation; it holds historical significance as well. It depicts a crucial event from Captain James Cook's voyage that ultimately led him to discover new lands and chart unexplored territories in Australia. The lithograph was originally created as an illustration for The Children's Encyclopedia edited by Arthur Mee—an educational resource that aimed to inspire young minds with tales of adventure and exploration. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded of both the perils faced by those who dared to venture into unknown waters and the resilience displayed by Captain Cook's crew in times of crisis. It serves as a testament to human courage and our innate desire for discovery—a timeless reminder captured beautifully through Sheldon's artistry.
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