Ocean liner steams into port
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Ocean liner steams into port
People greeting a giant ocean liner as it steams into port. Image from Mrs Strangs Travel Play Book published c.1920.Date: circa 1915
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Giant Greeting Steams Strangs Liner
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A Warm Welcome Aboard: The Magical Arrival of an Ocean Liner in the Early 1900s This image, taken circa 1915, captures the excitement and anticipation that came with the arrival of a giant ocean liner at the port. The photograph, published in Mrs. Strang's Travel Play Book around 1920, depicts a crowd of people gathered along the shoreline, eagerly waving and cheering as the magnificent vessel steams into port. The ocean liner, a marvel of engineering and luxury, represented the pinnacle of travel during this era. The journey across the Atlantic Ocean was a long and arduous one, but the promise of a new adventure awaiting on the other side made it all worthwhile. As the ship drew closer to the shore, the air was filled with a sense of excitement and wonder. Friends and loved ones, some of whom had not seen each other for years, were reunited, their faces lighting up with joy and relief. Newlyweds, embarking on their honeymoon, exchanged loving glances as they prepared to begin their journey together. The children in the crowd, their eyes wide with wonder, could hardly contain their excitement as they watched the massive ship come to a halt. For them, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a chance to witness the marvels of modern technology up close. This photograph, a snapshot of a bygone era, transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the magic and wonder of ocean travel in the early 1900s.
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