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Reading the Log - 2
Aboard a ship on the way to India a log line is used to measure her speed in knots, an operation known as reading or heaving the log
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Media ID 583138
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1875 Aboard Heaving Hour Glass Knots Measure Nautical Operation Operations Speed Turban
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Aboard an 1875 Voyage to India: Reading the Log - 2 (Mary Evans Picture Library, ref: MEPL/133811) This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in maritime history, as a sailor diligently reads the log aboard an 1875 merchant vessel en route to India. The log, a vital tool for measuring the ship's speed, is being 'heaved' or 'read' using a line and hourglass. The log line, with its distinctive turban-shaped float, is submerged in the water, and the sailor carefully records the time it takes to travel a specific distance, allowing him to calculate the ship's speed in knots. The image is rich in historical detail. The sailor wears a traditional nautical turban, a common headgear for seafarers during this period. The ship's flag, flying proudly at the mast, indicates its nationality. The hourglass, an essential timekeeping device, sits prominently on the table, while the logbook and quill pen are ready for the sailor's meticulous entries. The photograph not only showcases the nautical operation of 'reading the log' but also transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of an 1875 voyage to India. The vast expanse of the ocean, the endless horizon, and the rhythmic sound of the waves against the ship's hull would have been a constant backdrop to the daily life of the crew. This photograph is a testament to the rich maritime history that connects our past to the present, and serves as a reminder of the incredible journeys that have shaped our world.
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