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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
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Burning Coal Hold Nautical Operations Steam Ship Stokers Stoking 1927
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.9cm (9.3" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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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