Loss of the U. S. M. steam ship Arctic: off Cape Race Wednesda
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Loss of the U. S. M. steam ship Arctic: off Cape Race Wednesda
Loss of the U.S.M. steam ship Arctic: off Cape Race Wednesday September 27th 1854. Date c1854
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This haunting image captures the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the USS Arctic off the coast of Cape Race, Newfoundland, on September 27, 1854. The steamship, which was on a diplomatic mission to Russia, encountered a violent storm in the North Atlantic, resulting in the loss of over 300 lives. The photograph, taken shortly after the disaster, shows the wreckage of the Arctic's hull, with survivors clinging to debris in the frigid waters. The desolate landscape of the rocky shoreline and the ominous clouds overhead add to the sense of despair and loss. The USS Arctic was a state-of-the-art steamship, and its sinking was a shock to the maritime community and the nation. The cause of the disaster remains a subject of debate among historians, with some attributing it to human error, while others point to the unpredictable and treacherous nature of the North Atlantic. Regardless of the cause, the loss of the USS Arctic was a grim reminder of the hazards of life at sea and the fragility of human endeavor.
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