Jigsaw Puzzle : Group photo on Cable Ship John Pender, Gibraltar
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Group photo on Cable Ship John Pender, Gibraltar
Group photo of officers on board the Cable Ship John Pender of the Eastern Telegraph Company, Gibraltar, July 1898. The names are, back row L-R: Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, Koszelski, front row L-R: Bardo, Fisher, Hogg, Hill. Date: 1898
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Media ID 14259175
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1898 Badge Bardo Cable Deck Fisher Gibraltar Peaked Sailor Sailors Telegraph Collinson Pender
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Add a piece of maritime history to your home with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle features a historic group photo taken on board the Cable Ship John Pender of the Eastern Telegraph Company, docked in Gibraltar in July 1898. Gather around the table with friends and family to piece together the names and faces of the officers, including Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, and Koszelski, captured in this unique moment in time. Bring the past to life and create lasting memories with this beautiful and challenging puzzle.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative group photograph captures the officers of the Cable Ship John Pender of the Eastern Telegraph Company, posing for a portrait during their time in Gibraltar in July 1898. The men, dressed in their smart uniforms, proudly display their peaked caps adorned with the distinctive Eastern Telegraph Company badge. The back row, from left to right, includes Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, and Koszelski. In the front row, we find Bardo, Fisher, Hogg, and Hill. The Cable Ship John Pender was a vital component of the Eastern Telegraph Company's global communications network, which connected Europe and the Americas through underwater telegraph cables. The ship's crew played a crucial role in maintaining and repairing these cables, ensuring that the telegraph service remained operational and enabling the swift exchange of information between continents. The photograph was taken against the backdrop of the bustling port of Gibraltar, with the Mediterranean Sea and the Rock of Gibraltar visible in the background. The combination of the officers' stern expressions and the beautiful setting creates a striking image that transports us back to the late 1890s and the heyday of the transatlantic telegraph. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of the men who worked on the Cable Ship John Pender and the Eastern Telegraph Company during this period. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these maritime professionals and the important role they played in the global communications network of the late 19th century.
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