Home > Transportation > Ships and Boats
Medusa Raft Abandoned
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Medusa Raft Abandoned
When French vessel wrecks on African coast, all take to boats or a raft, to be towed by the boats : but the raft is abandoned, the 157 on it suffer terribly, only 15 survive. Date: July 1816
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14272627
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1816 Abandoned Medusa Raft Shipwrecks Suffer Survive Towed Wrecks Meduse
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> Related Images
> Transportation
> Ships and Boats
EDITORS COMMENTS
"Medusa Raft Abandoned: A Tragic Tale of Survival and Despair This haunting image depicts the aftermath of the wreck of the French vessel, Medusa, off the African coast in July 1816. The ship, carrying 450 passengers and crew, struck a reef and began to sink. In a desperate attempt to save themselves, the survivors took to the lifeboats, leaving the majority of the passengers stranded on the raft. The boats, however, were only able to accommodate a fraction of the people on board, and the raft, which was intended to be towed by the boats, was ultimately abandoned. The 157 people left on the raft were left to fend for themselves in the unforgiving sea. The days that followed were marked by unspeakable suffering. With no food or water, the passengers were forced to drink their own urine and eat the flesh of their deceased companions to survive. The few who managed to cling to life were eventually rescued by passing ships, but only 15 were among the lucky few to make it. The Medusa disaster is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of maritime travel in the 19th century. The image of the abandoned raft, with its hauntingly empty decks and desolate surroundings, serves as a poignant testament to the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to survive against all odds." This image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of maritime disasters and the desperate measures taken to survive. It is a poignant and haunting image that speaks to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The Medusa disaster is a tragic chapter in history that should never be forgotten. This image is from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection and is available for rights-managed licensing. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without permission. The exact date of the photograph is not known, but the disaster occurred in July 1816.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
