Bottom of the Sea

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Two deep-sea divers examine the remains of the wrecked ship and the valuables it contained

At the bottom of the sea.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Pearson
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: University of California Libraries, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Under the waves; or, diving in deep waters: a tale
Author:: Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Publisher:: London: James Nisbet and Co., 1887
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Description:

Two deep-sea divers can be seen amid the remains of the wrecked ship, examining the valuables it contained by the light of a lantern placed on a barrel.

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{{cite web | title=Bottom of the Sea | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/bottom-sea/ | author=Unknown | year=1887 | access-date=December 5, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}