American Barque "Jane Tudor," Conway Bay 1853 - 1857

This photograph captures the American barque "Jane Tudor" in Conway Bay, taken by David Johnson. Dominating the foreground, the ship rests, its anchor a prominent symbol. The anchor, a potent emblem, embodies hope and steadfastness. Since antiquity, anchors appear on Greek coinage, a visual prayer for safe voyages. In early Christian art, the anchor, cleverly disguised, represented the cross, a secret symbol of faith amidst persecution. Centuries later, we see its resurgence, not in catacombs, but adorning sailor's chests as tattoos. From sacred symbol to a mark of identity, the anchor traverses time, adapting, yet retaining its core essence of security in turbulent times. Such images tap into our collective memories, evoking profound emotions tied to humanity's enduring relationship with the sea. The sea, always present, always changing, an eternal cycle reflected in the images we create and the symbols that guide us.