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The Great Ship-Race from China to London, the Taeping and the Ariel off the Lizard (engraving)
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The Great Ship-Race from China to London, the Taeping and the Ariel off the Lizard (engraving)
1103540 The Great Ship-Race from China to London, the Taeping and the Ariel off the Lizard (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Ship-Race from China to London, the Taeping and the Ariel off the Lizard. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 September 1866.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23049934
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This engraving, titled "The Great Ship-Race from China to London, the Taeping and the Ariel off the Lizard" transports us back to a momentous event in maritime history. Created by Edwin Weedon in 1866 for The Illustrated London News, this print captures the intense competition between two mighty vessels as they sail towards their final destination. Intriguingly, this race symbolizes not only a test of speed and endurance but also represents a significant milestone in cultural exchange between East and West. The Taeping and the Ariel, both powerful ships representing China's growing influence on global trade routes, are seen battling against treacherous waves near the Lizard Peninsula. As we gaze upon this historic scene, it is impossible not to be awed by the sheer magnitude of these majestic vessels. Their towering masts reach towards an expansive sky while billowing sails harness every gust of wind. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and ambition during an era defined by exploration and discovery. We can almost hear the shouts of sailors echoing across vast oceans as they push their ships to their limits. It is through images like these that we gain insight into our shared past – reminding us of our interconnectedness despite geographical distances. This remarkable engraving invites us to reflect on how far we have come since those days when nations competed fiercely for supremacy on waterways connecting continents. It stands as a timeless reminder that even amidst rivalry, there exists beauty in unity and progress born out of
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