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Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: Smyth. Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: Smyth
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Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: Smyth. Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. A war-steamer driven on shore, coast of Jutland. Minute-guns of distress had been fired...to call the attention of a vessel which was seen at a short distance, but, owing to a thick fog which prevailed, no assistance could be obtained from her. The cutter and second gig were lowered, and a number of the crew jumped into them, but, not being able to pass the breakers, they pulled out to sea, in the hope of reaching the vessel before mentioned. Nothing has been heard of the men in either of these two boats. Mr. Herbert, master, and other twelve men, launched the paddle-box boat, but she swamped almost immediately, and only two of those on board of her were saved. The remainder of the crew were landed by a party of Danish coast-guard men...A hawser was made fast to the pinnace...and thus the men were enabled to reach the shore...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Wreck of 'The Polyphemus': A Tale of Maritime Tragedy off the Coast of Jutland, 1856. This haunting image captures the aftermath of the wreck of the steamship 'The Polyphemus' off Hautsholmen Lighthouse in Denmark. The scene is one of despair and destruction, with the once proud war-steamer now driven aground and disintegrating in the relentless waves. The fog-shrouded coast of Jutland looms ominously in the background, adding to the sense of isolation and despair. The story of 'The Polyphemus' began on a fateful day in 1856 when the ship, carrying a crew of thirteen men under the command of Master Herbert, encountered a thick fog off the Danish coast. Unable to navigate safely, the ship was driven ashore, and despite desperate attempts to launch the lifeboats and signal for help, the crew was unable to escape the treacherous waters. Minute-guns of distress were fired, but the fog prevented any nearby vessels from coming to their aid. The crew attempted to launch the cutter and second gig, but they were unable to pass the breakers and were eventually lost at sea. The paddle-box boat was also launched, but it swamped almost immediately, leaving only two crew members to be saved. The remaining crew was eventually rescued by a party of Danish coast-guard men, who managed to secure a hawser to the pinnace and tow the men to safety. Tragically, the fate of those in the lost boats remains unknown. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the dangers of the sea and the fragility of human life.
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