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Channel of Suez : after the outbreak of the war there were still a lot of dredging-machines in action to deepen the ground of the channel in different places All these dredgers have been removed in 1915 so that the channel is finally determined to
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Channel of Suez : after the outbreak of the war there were still a lot of dredging-machines in action to deepen the ground of the channel in different places All these dredgers have been removed in 1915 so that the channel is finally determined to
1752603 Channel of Suez : after the outbreak of the war there were still a lot of dredging-machines in action to deepen the ground of the channel in different places All these dredgers have been removed in 1915 so that the channel is finally determined to be choked up with sand; (add.info.: Channel of Suez : after the outbreak of the war there were still a lot of dredging-machines in action to deepen the ground of the channel in different places All these dredgers have been removed in 1915 so that the channel is finally determined to be choked up with sand); Photo: Tallandier
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© Photo: Tallandier / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the Channel of Suez during a pivotal moment in history. After the outbreak of war, dredging machines were hard at work deepening the ground of the channel in various locations. The relentless efforts to maintain and improve this vital waterway are evident in the bustling activity depicted in this image.
However, by 1915, all these dredgers had been removed, signaling a significant shift in the fate of the channel. It was determined that the once thriving water passage was now on track to be choked up with sand, marking an end to its functionality as a key maritime route.
The stark contrast between past industry and present stagnation is strikingly captured in this photograph by Tallandier. The historical significance of this moment is palpable, as we witness the transformation of a once bustling channel into an abandoned relic.
As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the ever-changing nature of our world and how even something as monumental as the Channel of Suez can fall victim to time and circumstance. This photo serves as a poignant reminder of both human ingenuity and inevitable decay.
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