Photo Mug : Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier
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Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier
Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14376657
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Algeciras Dec15 Ferry Gibraltar Jetty Landing Overseas Pier Quay Quayside Steamer Territory
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring the timeless charm of the 1910s to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of Gibraltar's Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier. This high-quality mug showcases the stunning photograph of a bygone era, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each mug is expertly printed with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring your favorite image remains clear and bright with every use. Perfect for tea or coffee, this mug is a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts, travel lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Embrace the nostalgia and start your day with a piece of history in your hands.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier: A Glimpse into the Past This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at the Gibraltar-Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier, circa 1910s. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar's strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea has made it a vital hub for trade and travel for centuries. In the early 1900s, the pier was a lifeline for the community, connecting Gibraltar to the Spanish city of Algeciras and the wider world. The photograph shows a steamer, its sails billowing in the wind, preparing to depart from the pier. Passengers, many of them likely returning home after a visit to Algeciras or a journey further afield, crowd the quay, waving farewell to loved ones. The quayside is a hive of activity, with porters loading and unloading cargo, and sailors tending to the ropes and rigging of the vessels. The jetty, stretching out into the harbour, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The pier's sturdy construction allows the steamer to dock safely, despite the rough waters of the Mediterranean. The steamer's presence also underscores the importance of maritime transport in the region, with the vessel likely carrying passengers and goods between Gibraltar and Algeciras, as well as other European destinations. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the close ties between Gibraltar and Algeciras, as well as the vital role that the maritime industry played in the lives of the people who lived and worked in this unique and historic territory.
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