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The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. 'The steam-ship City of New York, one of the ships belonging to the Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia Steam-ship Company, usually called the Inman line, remains still fixed upon Daunt's Rock, at the entrance of Cork or Queenstown harbour [in Ireland], where she struck on the morning of Tuesday week...The unfortunate City of New York, having a hole of ten feet by three in her bottom, and being submerged by high tides above her upper decks, soon became full of water...[The engraving shows]...the midship dining saloon and berths in this condition, with beds, hampers, barrels, and furniture all floating about. We are glad to learn, however, that there is still a chance of saving this fine ship'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Abandon Ship - A Glimpse into Chaos on Board the City of New York
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In this hauntingly beautiful print from 1864, we are transported to a moment of crisis aboard the steamship City of New York. The ship, part of the Inman line, lies aground at Daunt's Rock in Cork harbour after striking rocks and taking on water. As seen here, the midships saloon is now a scene of utter chaos - beds float amidst hampers, barrels, and furniture as passengers' belongings mingle with debris.
The engraving captures the desperation that must have gripped those on board as they struggled to salvage what was left of their vessel. Despite its precarious state, there remains hope for saving this fine ship from a watery grave. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the risks and uncertainties faced by passengers and crew during transatlantic voyages in the 19th century.
The City of New York's predicament is but one example of the many maritime mishaps that occurred during this era, when steamships like it were pushing the boundaries of technology and human endurance. This print offers a glimpse into a moment frozen in time - a testament to both the resilience of those on board and the unforgiving power of nature at sea.
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