Stoomschip Willem III, na de brand van 1871 1871

This anonymous wood-engraving depicts the Dutch steamship "Willem III" after a fire off the Isle of Wight in 1871. The image captures the charred remains of the vessel, with smoke still rising from the wreckage. Numerous small boats surround the ship, highlighting the scale of the disaster. This print, likely created for a newspaper, provides a poignant visual record of a maritime tragedy in the 19th century. The artwork is a historical documentation of the event, and a somber reminder of the dangers of maritime travel.