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Stoking a Steamship
Stokers at work in the hold of a coal-burning steamship
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Media ID 610954
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10119927
Burning Coal Hold Nautical Operations Steam Ship Stokers Stoking 1927
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Stoking a Steamship" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph transports you back in time, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of coal-burning steamships. The image powerfully depicts stokers at work in the hold, shoveling coal into the insatiable firebox. The steamship's engine room comes alive with the raw energy of industry and the determination of those who kept the mighty vessels moving. Add a touch of maritime history and nostalgia to your space with this evocative and intriguing poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Stoking a Steamship: A Glimpse into the Past of Maritime Coal-Burning Operations (1927, Mary Evans Picture Library)" This evocative photograph transports us back to a time when coal-burning steamships ruled the waves, and the mighty engines that powered them required the tireless efforts of dedicated stokers. Taken in 1927, this image captures the gritty reality of life below deck, as stokers shovel coal into the insatiable maw of the ship's furnaces. The hold of the steamship is a hive of activity, with men working in close quarters, their faces etched with the soot and grime of their labor. Each man wields a large shovel, scooping up coal from the piles that line the hold and flinging it into the furnace. Sweat drips from their brows as they work, their bodies glistening in the dim light of the hold. The coal-burning steamship was a marvel of engineering, enabling the transport of goods and people across vast oceans. However, the cost of this technological marvel was the relentless toil of the stokers, who kept the fires burning day and night. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human effort required to keep these mighty vessels afloat and moving forward. The steamship's hold, once a symbol of industrial might and progress, now stands as a testament to the hard work and determination of those who labored within its depths. This historical image invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who shaped the maritime world we know today.
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