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JAPAN: TYPHOON, c1911. Japanese torpedo boat driven ashore by a typhoon. Photograph
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JAPAN: TYPHOON, c1911. Japanese torpedo boat driven ashore by a typhoon. Photograph
JAPAN: TYPHOON, c1911.
Japanese torpedo boat driven ashore by a typhoon. Photograph, c1911
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Media ID 12416718
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the aftermath of a powerful typhoon that struck Japan in 1911. The image showcases a Japanese torpedo boat, once a symbol of strength and power, now helplessly driven ashore by the relentless force of nature. The devastation caused by the typhoon is evident as the boat lies stranded on the coast, its exterior showing signs of severe damage. In this early photograph, we see a group of men and women gathered on the seashore, drawn to witness firsthand the destructive power unleashed by Mother Nature. Amongst them are spectators who stand in awe at the sight before them - an astonishing display of destruction and chaos. The surrounding landscape tells its own story; trees uprooted and scattered along with debris from other damaged structures serve as reminders of how mercilessly this natural disaster has ravaged everything in its path. This photograph not only serves as historical documentation but also offers us a glimpse into human fascination with calamity. It highlights our innate curiosity towards events that challenge our existence and remind us of our vulnerability in front of nature's might. As we observe this striking image captured over a century ago, it serves as a reminder to respect and appreciate both the beauty and ferocity that coexist within our world.
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