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Sea Adventure: The hermit of Cocos Island (colour litho)
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Sea Adventure: The hermit of Cocos Island (colour litho)
8668771 Sea Adventure: The hermit of Cocos Island (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hermit of Cocos Island. Cocos Island in the Pacific is one of the few localities possessing authentic claims to hidden treasure buried by pirates of the past. There is no doubt that the pirates Bennett Graham and William Thompson here hid their rich spoil, but their own precautions against discovery have since been intensified by earthquakes and faked maps. In recent years, especially since the opening of the Panama Canal (which has made the island less remote), Cocos has been visited by various yachts and other craft, yet without finding rich gain. A German named Gissler searched on the island, mostly alone, for 18 years until he was drowned, keeping away other treasure hunters by means of a Costa Rican "commission" and a shot gun. Illustration for one of a set of 50 cigarette cards on the subject of Sea Adventure, issued by Hignett Brothers in 1939.); © Look and Learn
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This colour lithograph titled "Sea Adventure: The hermit of Cocos Island" transports us to the mysterious and treacherous world of pirates and hidden treasures. The image depicts the enigmatic figure of a hermit on Cocos Island, a place shrouded in legends of buried pirate spoils.
Cocos Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is known for its association with notorious pirates Bennett Graham and William Thompson who supposedly hid their riches here. Despite numerous attempts by treasure hunters over the years, including the ill-fated German explorer Gissler who spent 18 years searching alone before meeting his tragic end, the treasure remains elusive.
The detailed illustration captures the rugged beauty of Cocos Island and hints at the dangers that lie beneath its serene surface. The story behind this artwork is as intriguing as the image itself, drawing us into a world of adventure and mystery.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with lost treasures and untold stories from the high seas. It serves as a reminder that sometimes it is not just about finding gold but also about unraveling history's secrets hidden within these remote islands.
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