Maelstrom Collection

Whirlpool in the sea, Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

The fastest current / Maelstrom in the world, Salstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Fox catching crabs on the beach of Norway 7, shepherd recovering a lost sheep from a mountain 8
6338028 Fox catching crabs on the beach of Norway 7, shepherd recovering a lost sheep from a mountain 8, and ship pulled into the maelstrom of Norway or Moskstraumen 9 by English School

A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe
3756189 A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)

Historical views of England. View of Lands End, Cornwall 82, coach approaching London with St. Pauls cathedral 83, and sailor returning to his family home 84

Cartouche from a map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, 1631 (colour engraving)
CHT241242 Cartouche from a map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, 1631 (colour engraving) by Hondius, Henricus (1597-1651); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

illustration for A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe (engraving)
3755657 illustration for A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe (engraving) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe)

The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (engraving)
1609799 The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus saving himself from Scylla and Charybdis. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

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A wild wave breaking on the Cribbar Reef off Towan Head in Newquay in Cornwall

Works by Charles Sargeant Jagger, British sculptor
Three works by Charles Sargeant Jagger (1885-1934), British sculptor. At the top: Music, the design which won him the Prix de Rome in 1914. Lower left: Prometheus Bound

1747, Bowen Map of the North Atlantic Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Maelstrom

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The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Poe / Descent / Maelstrom
A DESCENT INTO MAELSTROM " The boat appeared to be hanging, as if by magic, ...Upon the interior surface of a funnel." Date: First published: 1841

AUSTRIA: THE STRUDEL. Boatmen navigating the Strudel, a section of rapids on the Danube River near Grein, Austria. Steel engraving, English, 1844, after William Henry Bartlett

NIAGARA FALLS, 1884. Members of the British Association sightsee at the Whirlpool Rapids of Niagara Falls. Line engraving, English, 1884

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. The Maelstrom inside Mammoth Cave. Wood engraving, English, 1859

Maelstrom at South Pole
An overhead view of a maelstrom supposed to exist at the South Pole

Maelstrom Off Norway
Ships in trouble in a Maelstrom off the Norwegian coast

Whirlpool / Maelstrom
A maelstrom in full flow

Buildings destroyed by an extreme storm surge that hit Mallaig in January 2005
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"The Power of Saltstraumen: Unleashing the World's Fastest Current" In October 2008, a mesmerizing natural phenomenon captivated visitors in Bod, Norway. Known as Saltstraumen, this whirlpool in the sea proved to be an awe-inspiring display of nature's power. With its swirling waters and immense strength, it earned the title of the fastest current or maelstrom in the world. As locals went about their daily lives, they witnessed extraordinary scenes unfold before their eyes. A fox skillfully catching crabs on Norway's picturesque beaches showcased nature's delicate balance between predator and prey. Meanwhile, a shepherd fearlessly embarked on a mission to recover a lost sheep from treacherous mountain terrain - demonstrating bravery amidst adversity. The legend of Moskstraumen echoed through time as tales were told of ships being pulled into the unforgiving maelstrom off Norway's coast. Edgar Allan Poe immortalized this chaos in his renowned story "A Descent into the Maelstrom, " where he delved into humanity's struggle against overwhelming forces. Historical views depicted England and Scandinavia intertwined, with cartouches from maps illustrating Sweden, Norway, and Denmark dating back to 1631. Engravings brought Poe's tale to life visually while showcasing otherworldly landscapes like The Maelstrom within Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave. Celebrated British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger left his mark on art history with works that captured both human emotion and grandeur. These masterpieces stood as testaments to mankind’s ability to create beauty even amidst tumultuous times. Drawing inspiration from Homer’s epic poem "The Odyssey, " Odysseus' harrowing encounter with Scylla and Charybdis paralleled humanity’s perpetual battle against destructive forces beyond our control. This timeless narrative reminded us that survival often required cunning strategy rather than sheer strength alone.