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Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod. Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod
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Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod. Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod
Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. This album of six photographs depicts the launch of the icebreaking ferry Baikal at the village of Listvenichnoye on the western shore of Lake Baikal on June 17, 1899. Before completion of the Circum-Baikal Railway in 1905, the lake marked a break in the Trans-Siberian Railway linking European Russia with Vladivostok. To connect the western and eastern portions of the railroad, the committee in charge of the Trans-Siberian decided to purchase an icebreaking ferry capable of shuttling passengers and railroad cars across the lake in winter. A contract was placed with the shipbuilding firm of V.G. Armstrong and Company in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The icebreaker was transported in sections from Newcastle to Listvenichnoye, where it was assembled in 1898-99. Located in eastern Siberia near the Russian border with Mongolia, Lake Baikal is 636 kilometers long; its average width is 48 kilometers (80 kilometers at the widest point)
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This print captures the historic moment of the launch of the ice-breaking ferry "Baikal" in 1899. Taken by Akselrod, this album showcases six remarkable photographs that document this significant event in transportation history.
The ice-breaking ferry Baikal played a crucial role in connecting the western and eastern portions of the Trans-Siberian Railway before completion of the Circum-Baikal Railway in 1905. Lake Baikal, located on the western shore, served as a break along this extensive railway network that linked European Russia with Vladivostok.
To overcome this obstacle, a decision was made by the committee overseeing the Trans-Siberian project to acquire an icebreaking ferry capable of transporting passengers and railroad cars across Lake Baikal during winter months. The shipbuilding firm V.G. Armstrong and Company from Newcastle, United Kingdom were entrusted with constructing this groundbreaking vessel.
Transported in sections from Newcastle to Listvenichnoye village on Lake Baikal's western shore, construction commenced in 1898-99. Assembled meticulously at its destination, it stood as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess.
Lake Baikal itself is an awe-inspiring natural wonder situated near Siberia's eastern border with Mongolia. Stretching over an impressive length of 636 kilometers and boasting an average width of 48 kilometers (80 kilometers at its widest point), it presented formidable challenges for any mode of transport attempting to traverse its frozen surface.
Akselrod's photographic documentation immortalizes not only an extraordinary feat but also pays homage to those who envisioned and executed such ambitious projects that shaped our world today. This print serves as a reminder of mankind's relentless pursuit for progress against nature's obstacles while preserving historical moments for generations to come.
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