Storm at Kingstown, Dublin – Loss of Captain Boyd 1861

Storm at Kingstown, Dublin – Loss of Captain Boyd
Illustrated London News, 1861

Product Description

• Original title: Storm at Kingstown, Dublin – Loss of Captain Boyd
• Publication: Illustrated London News
• Date: 1861
• Type: Antique engraved newspaper illustration
• Subject: Dramatic maritime disaster off the coast of Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire), Dublin, Ireland
• Historical significance: Depicts the tragic storm and the loss of Captain Boyd, capturing a notable 19th-century maritime event
• Artistic style: Detailed Victorian wood engraving with strong atmospheric and narrative elements
• Features: Rich depiction of rough seas, storm conditions, vessels, and rescue efforts
• Period: Mid-Victorian era
• Collectable appeal: Ideal for collectors of maritime history, Irish history, nautical art, and Victorian illustrated newspapers
• Authenticity: Published in the Illustrated London News, one of the most important illustrated newspapers of the 19th century
• Perfect for: Maritime enthusiasts, historians, antique print collectors, libraries, museums, and interior décor projects with a historical theme