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Coolie ships Erne and Elbe, St Helena, 1894 (b / w photo)
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Coolie ships Erne and Elbe, St Helena, 1894 (b / w photo)
5236249 Coolie ships Erne and Elbe, St Helena, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coolie ships Erne and Elbe, St Helena, 1894. Postcard, late 19th Century.); Look and Learn / Naylon Maritime Collection
Media ID 23611978
© Look and Learn / Naylon Maritime Collection / Bridgeman Images
Atlantic Ocean British Empire Elbe Iceland Icelander Icelandic St Helena Wharf Erne
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This print captures a historical moment in 1894, showcasing the Coolie ships Erne and Elbe docked at St Helena. Taken by an English photographer from the 19th century, this image is now part of a private collection. The postcard-like quality adds to its charm, evoking nostalgia for late 19th-century times. The scene depicts a bustling harbor with these majestic vessels as the focal point. The Atlantic Ocean stretches out behind them, emphasizing their significance as modes of transport between continents during that era. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the Victorian age when maritime travel played a crucial role in connecting distant lands. St Helena Island serves as an idyllic backdrop for this photograph. Its tranquil beauty juxtaposes against the industrial nature of the ships and wharf, creating an intriguing contrast. As British Empire territory at that time, St Helena was likely an important stopover on long voyages across oceans. The presence of "Coolie" ships hints at the complex history of labor migration during this period. These vessels were often used to transport indentured workers from Asia to various parts of the world under harsh conditions. Overall, this image provides us with not only visual delight but also prompts reflection on significant historical themes such as colonialism, globalization through trade routes, and human mobility in past centuries.
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