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The Wreck of the 'St George', 1830

Image credit: Manx National Heritage

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This dramatic painting shows the scene in Douglas Bay in the early morning of 20 November 1830. The Royal Mail Packet Steamer 'St George', commanded by Lieutenant Tudor was caught in a violent storm and was totally wrecked on St Mary's Isle (Conister rock). All 20 people on board were rescued, despite the extreme danger, by Sir William Hilary Bart, accompanied by Lieutenant R. Robinson, RN, W. Corlett, Esq., Hilary's veteran Coxwain Isaac Vondy, and 14 volunteer boatmen. The incident, along with others like it, led to Hilary petitioning for the construction of a shelter on St Mary's Isle, which became known as the Tower of Refuge.

Manx Museum

Douglas

Title

The Wreck of the 'St George', 1830

Date

c.1830

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 40 x W 49 cm

Accession number

1954-5438

Work type

Painting

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Manx Museum

Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3LY Isle of Man

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