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Passengers feeling poorly as the Channel boat pitches... Date: 1897
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Passengers feeling poorly as the Channel boat pitches... Date: 1897
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1897 Bulls Channel Continent Crossing Deck Feel Feeling Onboard Poorly Rough Seasick Seasickness Sick Travelling Trip Unwell Pitches
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A Feeling of Unease: Passengers Enduring the Rough Seas on a Channel Boat in 1897 This evocative photograph captures the discomfort and unease felt by passengers on board a Channel boat during a particularly rough crossing in 1897. The image, taken from the deck of the ship, shows several passengers leaning over the railing, their faces pale and drawn, as they try to find relief from the nauseating pitching and rolling of the vessel. The man in the foreground, with a hand on his forehead, seems on the verge of succumbing to the debilitating effects of seasickness. The Channel, the narrow body of water separating southern England from northern France, was a popular transport route during the late 1800s, with countless travelers making the journey to continue their trips to the continent. However, the rough and unpredictable nature of the sea could make even the shortest of crossings an ordeal for many. Despite the discomfort, the passengers remain on board, determined to reach their destinations. The man in the bowler hat, seated on the bench, seems to be trying to distract himself from the motion of the boat, while the woman in the background clutches a handkerchief to her mouth. The scene is a poignant reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by travelers during the 1890s, when the only way to cross the Channel was by sea. This photograph, taken in 1897, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era when the simple act of traveling from one continent to another was an adventure in itself.
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