Loss Collection

The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW Turner
The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. The 98-gun ship Temeraire became known as the Fighting Temeraire after its role in Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss, by H. M. Bateman
The inside of Lloyds and the Lutine bell, which is rung to announce a total loss, one stroke for bad news and two for good. Date: 1933

Erebus and Terror, Franklins last trip
The Erebus and Terror leave England on the Franklin polar expedition, never to return

Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
The loss of HMS Courageous: one of the Royal Navys aircraft carriers sunk by a German submarine. A sectional drawing of the vessel, showing amidships the boiler room section

The ship Kapunda, 1887
The British emigrant Ship, Kapunda, which was run down and sunk off the Coast of Brazil with the loss of 298 lives in 1887

View of the luxurious reading room onboard the Titanic
A view of one of the many luxurious interior features of the Titanic; the reading and writing room. First class passengers travelled in style onboard the Titanic, having free use of the gym

Aztecs Warriors 1521
Despite the loss of the Fort of Xoloc and the raising to the ground of the Old Palace at Tenochtitlan, the exhausted Aztecs fight furiously on

Franklins expedition seeking Northwest Passage
Seals and sea-birds watch as Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror sail cautiously between Arctic icebergs

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

Sport / Cricket / Ashes
The Ashes - The original announcement mourning the loss to the Australians ina test series

Dandelion Clock & Prayer
A dandelion clock is used as a metaphor for measuring your life by loss and not by gain

Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu), 14th century

LZ 129 Hindenburg being consumed by fire shortly after a?
LZ 129 Hindenburg being consumed by fire shortly after arriving at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 6 May 1937, with the loss of 35 on board plus one ground crew

The Loss Book at Lloyds of London, 1877
Engraving showing a group of Lloyds underwriters consulting the Loss Book in their offices, after a bad spell of storms in the winter of 1876-7

Hannibal winning Battle of Cannae
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, though outnumbered by the Romans, wins a decisive victory at the Battle of Cannae thanks to his superior cavalry

A general view of the scene outside Silverdale House, Hampstead Road, London when large crowds assembled to hamper the progress of police who had arrived to give bailiffs support in their attempt to

Kensitas cigarettes advertisement - they re slimming
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes advising that the best way to avoid eating between meals, gaining unslightly fat and avoiding the future shadow (that of a portly older woman)

British merchant ship war losses by G. H. Davis
British merchant ship war losses during the Second World War: the toll of oversea supplies. Britain lost through enemy action 2570 ships and over 11 million tonnage

Loss of Queen Mary, Jutland
The battle cruiser Queen Mary explodes during the Battle of Jutland, World War One

Mascaret (tidal bore) of the Seine, Normandy, France
People watching the mascaret (tidal bore) of the River Seine at Caudebec-en-Caux, Normandy, France, which resulted from large spring tides, and caused the loss of many ships

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Ethiopia / Negus Menelik
The Negus Menelik II at the battle of Aduwa, where the Italian invaders under general Baratieri were routed with enormous loss

HMS Eurydice, Portsmouth Harbour, 1878
Engraving showing HMS Eurydice in Portsmouth Harbour, shortly before her last voyage, 1878. Launched in 1843 as a 21-gun frigate, by 1878 Eurydice was being used as a training ship

East End Woman scared of dog making her to walk under ladder
" You never know you Luck." " Hi! Come back, yer Silly! Do yer want to spile yer Luck?" Date: 1892

Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)
The Cunard passenger liner sinks, with the loss of 1198 lives, after being torpedoed off the Irish coast by German U-boat U-20, while returning to Britain from America

Neuro-Grey Medicine Ad
Neuro-Grey cure-all for headaches, loss of appetite and many other symptoms

Lord Ullin's Daughter
5307697 Lord Ullin's Daughter.; (add.info.: Illustration for Thomas Campbell's poem 'Lord Ullin's Daughter')

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852

Baldness cure
2602586 Baldness cure; (add.info.: Baldness cure - triumph of hope over experience. Cartoon from ''Punch'', London, December 1864.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widow, 1850
3478264 A widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow grieving for her loss, whilst her children look on. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The loss of the steamer 'Great Liverpool', 1850
3478492 The loss of the steamer 'Great Liverpool', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the steamer the 'Great Liverpool' near Cape Finistere)

Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats
2604056 Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: The Dogger Bank incident, October 1904)

The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850
3478514 The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage)

Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm
527857 Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open

The French ocean liner SS L'Atlantique, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo)
5323162 The French ocean liner SS L'Atlantique, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: From These Tremendous Years)

Barber's tactful approach to a client's baldness
2602582 Barber's tactful approach to a client's baldness; (add.info.: Barber being tactful about a client's increasing baldness)

A young widower, 1850
3478263 A young widower, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young widower, who us unable to come to terms with his loss. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Cock Robin
864163 Death of Cock Robin; (add.info.: The Death of Cock Robin. "All the birds of the air went a-sighing and a-sobbing/When they heard of the death of poor Cock Robin")

Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653502 Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 89x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit. Emil Filla (1882-1953)

The loss of the iron steamer 'Elberfeld', 1850
3478496 The loss of the iron steamer 'Elberfeld', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the iron steamer 'Elberfeld')

Bubonic plague. 19th century (engraving)
672866 Bubonic plague. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Bubonic plague is a zoonotic disease, circulating mainly among small rodents and their fleas.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852
535483 Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852.; (add.info)

A surgeon on trial in front of Hammurabi accused of having caused the loss of the eye of a member of the upper class by
3033778 A surgeon on trial in front of Hammurabi accused of having caused the loss of the eye of a member of the upper class by an unskilful operation, if found guilty his hands would be amputated

British field memorial service, 8 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British field memorial service, 8 Jul 1917. Australian soldiers praying after the unveiling of the memorial to the 1st Australian Division at Pozieres, the Somme, France on July 8

French Officers at graves of comrades, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
French Officers at graves of comrades, 1914. French officers laying flowers on graves of soldiers during World War I.

'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho)
PNP253853 'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What we need is another pump', Cartoon depicting Franklin D)

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"Loss: A Journey Through Time and Tragedy" In the depths of loss, art emerges as a poignant reminder of our human experience. JMW Turner's masterpiece, "The Fighting Temeraire, " captures the bittersweet farewell of an iconic ship, symbolizing the passage of time and inevitable change. H. M. Bateman's "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss" depicts a moment of regret, where missed opportunities lead to irreparable consequences. It serves as a cautionary tale for those who underestimate the gravity of their decisions. Franklin's ill-fated expedition seeking the Northwest Passage is immortalized in "Erebus and Terror. " These haunting vessels stand as silent witnesses to the perils faced by explorers in uncharted territories, reminding us that even great endeavors can end in tragedy. The tragic fate of HMS Courageous echoes through G. H. Davis' depiction, serving as a stark reminder that loss knows no boundaries - it strikes both on land and at sea with equal ferocity. As we delve into history further, we encounter the opulent reading room onboard Titanic – an emblematic representation of lives lost amidst grandeur. This chilling juxtaposition reminds us that even amidst luxury they can be indiscriminate. Turning back time to 1521 brings us face-to-face with Aztec warriors fighting valiantly against Spanish conquistadors. Their ultimate defeat signifies not only territorial loss but also cultural devastation – a painful chapter etched into history forever. Leysdown stands witness to coastal communities ravaged by nature's wrath; coastguards and civilians united in grief over losses suffered during tumultuous times. Their resilience shines through adversity – proof that strength can emerge from sorrow. Sports too bear witness to loss; cricket’s Ashes rivalry epitomizes triumphs tinged with heartbreaks. In this game where nations collide on pitches worldwide, victory often comes hand-in-hand with profound loss.