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Oiling and Coaling on land
Light labour and hard labour: oiling and coaling on land. The new method and the old- a contrast. The top image shows a torpedo boat taking in oil fuel through a hose linking her with a tank in the wharf. Below shows a cruiser coaling from the coal depot at Portsmouth, a much dirtier and more laborious task. Date: 1910
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Coal Coaling Cruiser Depot Fuel Hose Linking Method Oiling Portsmouth Supplies Supply Taking Tank Torpedo Wharf
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1. Title: A Century of Maritime Supplies: Oiling and Coaling on Land - A Contrast 2.. This image from the early 20th century showcases the stark contrast between the new method of oiling and the traditional coaling process on land. In the top image, a torpedo boat is seen taking in oil fuel through a hose that connects it to a tank on the wharf. This innovative method, introduced in the late 19th or early 20th century, revolutionized the way ships were supplied with fuel while at port. In contrast, the bottom image depicts a cruiser coaling from the coal depot at Portsmouth. Coal was the primary fuel source for ships during this era, and the coaling process was a labor-intensive and messy task. Coal was transported from the depot to the ship using boats and cranes, and the coal was then shoveled into the ship's bunkers by hand. The introduction of oil fuel and the oiling method marked a significant shift in maritime technology and logistics. Oil fuel was cleaner, more efficient, and easier to transport and handle than coal. The oiling method allowed ships to be supplied with fuel more quickly and with less labor, making port calls more efficient and reducing the time ships spent in port. This photograph, taken in 1910, offers a fascinating glimpse into the maritime supplies of the past and the evolution of technology that transformed the way ships were fueled and supplied on land.
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