On February 26, 1852, the HMS Birkenhead, a British troopship, struck a rock off the coast of South Africa near Danger Point. It was carrying 643 people—soldiers, their families, and crew. The ship began to sink rapidly. In an act of remarkable discipline, the soldiers stood firm to allow women and children into the lifeboats first, and later, that brave act was immortalized as the “Birkenhead Drill.” As the ship broke apart, the moon rose, casting a silver glow over the churning sea. Local fishing boats and a passing schooner, the Lioness, arrived under the moonlight to rescue what was left...the 193 survivors—mostly women, children, and some crew, after hours of struggle. The wrecked ship and the losses of life sank to the bottom, leaving the ocean to settle into a calm, moonlit expanse. Historical records, including accounts from the Royal Navy and survivor testimonies described the aftermath as eerily peaceful, as the water reflected the moon and nature reclaimed the scene. Inspired by the true rescue of the HMS Birkenhead survivors under a full moon, the painting captured what I felt was left after their deliverance to safety amidst nature’s embrace. It was crafted on heavy plastic with oil and illuminated by lights from behind it, which caused the water to move and mirrored the calm ocean that remained.