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Photographic Print : Shipping Rum - British Guiana (Guyana)
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Shipping Rum - British Guiana (Guyana)
Shipping Rum (and sugar cane required in the production of rum) - British Guiana (the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, now the independent nation of Guyana). The economy of British Guiana was completely dominated by sugarcane production until the 1880s. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11552160
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barge Barrel Barrels Cane Colony Crane Crop Export Exporting Guiana Guyana Shipping Sugar Sugarcane Warehouse Rhum
12"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the stunning "Shipping Rum - British Guiana" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the bustling ports of British Guiana, now Guyana. The scene is set with the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean in the background, as ships laden with precious cargo, including barrels of shipping rum, prepare to set sail. The lush greenery of the sugar cane fields, essential for the production of this iconic spirit, adds to the richness of this captivating image. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this beautifully printed photograph from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.2cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of British Guiana's rich maritime history and the crucial role that shipping rum played in the colonial economy during the early 1900s. The image showcases a bustling waterfront scene, where barrels of aged rum are carefully loaded onto a barge using a crane. The barrels, marked with the distinctive crests of various British rum distilleries, are ready for export to far-off destinations. British Guiana, located on the northern coast of South America, was dominated by sugarcane production until the 1880s. The sugarcane fields stretched across the landscape, and the production of sugar and rum were inseparable. The rum was produced as a byproduct of the sugar refining process, making it an essential commodity for the British colony. The rum barrels, filled with the golden elixir, were transported from the distilleries to the warehouses along the waterfront. Here, they were stored until they were ready to be shipped out. The barge in the photograph is likely one of many that plied the waters of the Atlantic, carrying the precious cargo to markets in Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The colonial economy of British Guiana thrived on the export of sugar and rum. The waterfront was a hive of activity, with ships from all corners of the world docking to load up on the sweet, aromatic cargo. The scene in the photograph is a testament to the vital role that shipping rum played in the history of British Guiana, making it an essential part of the colonial trade network and the global rum industry.
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