Metal Print : Longest syphon in the world, built by Yukon Gold Company
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Longest syphon in the world, built by Yukon Gold Company
Longest syphon in the world, built by the Yukon Gold Company to facilitate the search for gold during the Klondike Gold Rush. It was 15, 760 feet long. Date: circa 1906
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Dredge Dredging Engineering Facilitate Klondike Longest Rush Search Siphon Syphon Technology Yukon
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Discover the engineering marvel of the past with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the Longest Syphon in the World. Built by the Yukon Gold Company during the Klondike Gold Rush, this impressive structure measured an astonishing 15,760 feet in length. Captured in stunning detail from an archival image by Mary Evans Prints Online, our Metal Print brings history to life with vibrant colors and exceptional clarity. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality aluminum and UV-resistant inks, ensuring a long-lasting and beautiful addition to your home or office decor. Relive the excitement of the gold rush era with this unique and captivating piece of history.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the longest syphon in the world, an engineering marvel built by the Yukon Gold Company during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1906. Stretching an impressive 15,760 feet, this syphon, also known as a siphon dredge, was a crucial component in the search for gold in the Yukon Territory, Canada. The Klondike Gold Rush, which began in 1897, brought thousands of prospectors to the Yukon in search of wealth. The rugged terrain and harsh climate presented unique challenges for these gold seekers, making the extraction of gold a complex and labor-intensive process. The Yukon Gold Company sought to overcome these challenges by constructing this remarkable syphon. The syphon was designed to facilitate the dredging process, which involved using large machines to suck up sediment from the bottom of rivers and waterways. The syphon transported the water and sediment to the surface, where the gold could be extracted. Its length allowed the dredge to operate in deeper water, expanding the company's reach and increasing its chances of discovering gold. The construction of the longest syphon in the world was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Yukon Gold Company. This photograph, taken circa 1906, offers a glimpse into the history of the Klondike Gold Rush and the technological advancements that shaped the search for gold in the Yukon. The syphon, with its winding path through the rugged landscape, stands as a symbol of the perseverance and innovation that characterized the gold rush era.
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