'Gipsy' wrecked in the Avon
Image information
'Gipsy' wrecked in the Avon
The steam schooner 'Gipsy' was built at Waterford for the Waterford Shipping Co. Ltd in 1859. On 12 May 1878, 'Gipsy' was being towed by the tug 'Sea King' down river from Bristol, en route to Liverpool and Waterford, when she struck rocks and listed over on to the mud. Despite several attempts by the tug to right her, she broke in two and completely blocked the river for a week. No one was injured by the accident and her cargo was easily removed, but eventually the ship's remains had to be dynamited to clear the channel.
- Image reference: P10478
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Discover more
More by this artist
Search for similar images
Product images of 'Gipsy' wrecked in the Avon
Our prints
We use a 240gsm fine art paper and premium branded inks to create the perfect reproduction.
Our expertise and use of high-quality materials means that our print colours are independently verified to last between 100 and 200 years.
Read more about our fine art prints.
Manufactured in the UK
All products are printed in the UK, using the latest digital presses and a giclée printmaking process.
We only use premium branded inks, and colours are independently verified to last between 100 and 200 years.
Delivery & returns
We print everything to order so delivery times may vary but all unframed prints are despatched within 2-4 days via courier or recorded mail.
Due to the coronovirus pandemic and Brexit situation, current shipping times may be longer, particularly for destinations outside the UK.
Delivery to the UK is £5 for an unframed print of any size.
We will happily replace your order if everything isn’t 100% perfect.
