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HMS Eurydice as she lay in Portsmouth Harbour before her Last Voyage (engraving)
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HMS Eurydice as she lay in Portsmouth Harbour before her Last Voyage (engraving)
1589972 HMS Eurydice as she lay in Portsmouth Harbour before her Last Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Eurydice as she lay in Portsmouth Harbour before her Last Voyage. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 April 1878.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23391864
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Hms Eurydice Portsmouth Harbour
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This engraving captures the solemn beauty of the HMS Eurydice as she lay in Portsmouth Harbour before embarking on her fateful last voyage. The image, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, showcases the grandeur and power of this majestic ship. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and foreboding. The calm waters of Portsmouth Harbour reflect the vessel's imposing silhouette, while a gentle breeze ruffles its sails. The ship stands proudly, ready to embark on a journey that would ultimately seal its tragic fate. As one gazes upon this print, it is impossible not to be drawn into the rich history surrounding HMS Eurydice. This naval masterpiece served as both protector and home for countless troops and armed forces throughout its storied existence. Intriguingly, this particular illustration was featured in The Illustrated London News on April 6th, 1878 – just days before disaster struck. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life at sea and pays homage to those who bravely sailed aboard her. This remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images allows us to glimpse into a bygone era when ships like HMS Eurydice were at their zenith. It invites viewers to contemplate both the awe-inspiring might of maritime vessels and their vulnerability against nature's unforgiving forces.
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