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Steam navvy
Steam navvy used to make the new dock at Swansea. By the late nineteenth century, chores traditionally done by workmen were being performed by steam engines
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1881 22nd Chores Dock Engines Navvy Performed Swansea Traditionally Work Men
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history of industrial revolution to your home with our stunning Steam Navvy Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a Steam Navvy at work in Swansea, symbolizing the transition from manual labor to steam-powered machinery. The high-quality canvas print boasts vibrant colors and sharp details, making it an excellent conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any room. Order now and relive the past with this unique and intriguing piece of history."
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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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
October 1881: A Steam Navvy at Work on Swansea's New Dock This evocative photograph captures the backbreaking labor of a steam navvy as he toils to extend Swansea's dock in the late nineteenth century. The steam navvy was a new addition to the dockyard scene, as traditional chores once performed by workmen were increasingly being taken over by steam engines. By this time, the industrial revolution had transformed the way that docks were built and operated. Steam-powered cranes, dredgers, and other machinery had already made significant inroads into dock work, but the construction of new docks still required the manual labor of navvies to excavate the land and shape the dock walls. The steam navvy in this image is shown operating a steam-powered shovel, which was used to move large quantities of earth and rock. The steam engine, located off to the side, provided the power to operate the shovel's pistons and rods. The navvy's task was to load the shovel with soil, which was then transported to the dockside to be used to build up the land. The photograph was taken on the 22nd of October, 1881, and is a testament to the hard work and determination of the men who built and maintained the docks during this period. The steam navvy's role was a crucial one, as the expansion of docks was essential for the import and export of goods, which fueled the growth of industries and cities. This photograph is a historical record of a bygone era, when the power of steam engines began to transform the way that labor-intensive tasks were performed. It is a reminder of the ingenuity and perseverance of the workers who built and operated the docks, and the vital role they played in the economic and industrial development of Swansea and other port towns during the late nineteenth century.
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