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Lascars on British Ships: The Question of their Retention
Lascars on British Ships: The Question of their Retention. " Human Salamanders" :The Lascar at Work and Play. Employed on board P&O Australian Line liners - working as Coal Stokers and Chefs. A lascar was a sailor or militiaman from the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Arab world, and other territories located to the east of the Cape of Good Hope, who were employed on European ships from the 16th century until the middle of the 20th century. Date: 1906
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Asiatic Australian Chef Chefs Conditions Cook Cooks Employed Human Lascar Liners Recreation Sailor Sailors Salamanders Seamen Southeast Stoker Stokers Stoking Lascars Liner
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Lascars on British Ships: The Question of their Retention" is a captivating photograph taken in 1906, showcasing a group of Lascar sailors at work and play on board an Australian Line liner. Lascars were seafaring men hailing from the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Arab world, and other territories located to the east of the Cape of Good Hope. They served on European ships from the 16th century until the middle of the 20th century, primarily employed as coal stokers and chefs. The image presents a stark contrast between the harsh realities of their labor and the brief moments of respite they were afforded. In the foreground, a coal stoker intensely focuses on his task, his face etched with concentration as he shovels coal into the ship's furnace. In the background, a group of Lascar chefs relax in their quarters, reading, playing cards, or simply resting. One chef is engrossed in a book, another is smoking a pipe, and a third is gazing out of the window. Despite their essential role in the maritime industry, Lascars faced social and living conditions that were far from ideal. They were often subjected to discrimination and segregation, with separate mess halls, sleeping quarters, and even dining facilities. This photograph offers a glimpse into their lives, highlighting both the arduous nature of their work and the brief moments of solace they found amidst the vast expanse of the ocean. The Lascars, often referred to as "human salamanders" due to their ability to withstand extreme heat, played a vital role in the global maritime trade networks of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their contributions to the shipping industry are an intriguing chapter in the history of international labor migration and the complex interplay of cultures and economies that defined the modern world.
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