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Loss of H. M. S. Eurydice, March 24: Struck by the Squall

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

An illustration from The Illustrated News published 1878. On March 24, 1878, the HMS 'Eurydice' got caught in a snowstorm so forceful that it beat her down until her open gun ports slid under water. Within minutes, she sank with the loss of all her crew of 328 except two survivors.

shipwrecks
1878-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Wells, I. R.; The Illustrated London News
ink; paper
13 in x 17 1/2 in
Britain: London