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Reading the Log - 2
Aboard a ship on the way to India a log line is used to measure her speed in knots, an operation known as reading or heaving the log
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Media ID 583138
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1875 Aboard Heaving Hour Glass Knots Measure Nautical Operation Operations Speed Turban
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Reading the Log - 2" by Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a stunning Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image transports you back in time to the vast expanse of the open sea. Aboard an old-fashioned ship, sailors diligently read the log, measuring their speed in knots as they make their way towards India. The intricate details of the ship, the crew, and the water are beautifully rendered in this exquisite photograph. Bring the rich history and adventure of the high seas into your home or office with this exceptional Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Aboard an 1875 Voyage to India: Reading the Log - 2 (Mary Evans Picture Library, ref: MEPL/133811) This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in maritime history, as a sailor diligently reads the log aboard an 1875 merchant vessel en route to India. The log, a vital tool for measuring the ship's speed, is being 'heaved' or 'read' using a line and hourglass. The log line, with its distinctive turban-shaped float, is submerged in the water, and the sailor carefully records the time it takes to travel a specific distance, allowing him to calculate the ship's speed in knots. The image is rich in historical detail. The sailor wears a traditional nautical turban, a common headgear for seafarers during this period. The ship's flag, flying proudly at the mast, indicates its nationality. The hourglass, an essential timekeeping device, sits prominently on the table, while the logbook and quill pen are ready for the sailor's meticulous entries. The photograph not only showcases the nautical operation of 'reading the log' but also transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of an 1875 voyage to India. The vast expanse of the ocean, the endless horizon, and the rhythmic sound of the waves against the ship's hull would have been a constant backdrop to the daily life of the crew. This photograph is a testament to the rich maritime history that connects our past to the present, and serves as a reminder of the incredible journeys that have shaped our world.
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