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Jumbo the elephant: on the way to St Katherines docks
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Jumbo the elephant: on the way to St Katherines docks
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882. Jumbos departure to America was covered with great interest in the British press, with The Illustrated London News dedicating a double page spread to his journey to St Katherines Dock, which was made in a huge timber cage pulled by dray horses through the streets of London. At the docks, the cage was lifted by derrick unto a barge, where it made its way down the river to Millwall Docks. Jumbos rations for the Atlantic leg of his journey, some 13 days, included two tons of hay, three sacks of oats, two of biscuits and one of onions, of which Jumbo was especially fond. Date: 1882
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A Grand Farewell: Jumbo, the Awe-Inspiring African Elephant, Bids Adieu to St. Katherine's Docks (1882) In this photograph, Jumbo the African elephant, the world's most famous pachyderm, is seen making his way towards St. Katherine's Docks in London, marking the beginning of his historic journey to America. The image vividly portrays the immense scale and spectacle of the scene as Jumbo's colossal timber cage, pulled by a team of powerful dray horses, navigates the bustling streets of London. The acquisition of Jumbo by the renowned American showman, P.T. Barnum, from the Zoological Society of London in 1882, was an event of great national interest. The Illustrated London News dedicated a double-page spread to documenting Jumbo's departure, capturing the excitement and anticipation of the British public. The cage, which measured an impressive 12 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 5 meters high, was lifted by a derrick onto a barge at the docks. Jumbo's provisions for the Atlantic leg of his journey included an impressive 2 tons of hay, three sacks of oats, two of biscuits, and one of onions – a favorite treat for the gentle giant. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the sense of awe and wonder that surrounded Jumbo's departure from London. The crowd, gathered to witness the scene, is a testament to the captivating allure of this magnificent creature. As Jumbo's cage is lifted onto the barge, the anticipation builds for his next adventure across the Atlantic, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the life of this legendary elephant.
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