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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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Stoking a Steamship" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back in time to the bustling hold of a coal-burning steamship. Witness the dedication and skill of the stokers as they expertly tend to the fires, fueling the engine that propels the ship forward. The rich, textured canvas brings the gritty realism of this historic scene to life, making it an impressive addition to any home or office. Experience the romance of the sea and the industrial revolution with every glance. Order your "Stoking a Steamship" Canvas Print today and bring a piece of maritime history into your space.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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