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Asleep at the wheel on Channel steamer
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Asleep at the wheel on Channel steamer
Asleep at the wheel on board Channel steamer. Date: circa 1950s
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This photograph, taken circa 1950s, depicts a moment of respite on board a Channel steamer. The image captures the tranquility of the English Channel as a weary sailor dozes off at the wheel. With one hand resting on the flag, the man leans back in his seat, his head tilted towards the side, lost in the gentle rocking of the ship. The deck around him is empty, the other sailors likely taking their turns at the wheel or tending to other duties. The sea stretches out before them, a vast expanse of water dotted with the sails of other ships and the occasional buoy. The steamer cuts through the water, carrying its passengers and cargo across the English Channel, connecting two lands and two cultures. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element in maritime transport, the men and women who braved the sea to ensure the safe passage of goods and people. It is a snapshot of a simpler time, where the rhythm of the sea and the trusty steamer were all that was needed to traverse the waters.
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