Canvas Print : Schooner loading wool at North Arm, Falkland Islands
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Schooner loading wool at North Arm, Falkland Islands
Schooner loading wool at North Arm, Falkland Islands Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 11548635
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cargo Falkland Falklands Loading Loads Schooner Wool Malvinas
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the Falkland Islands into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, "Schooner loading wool at North Arm, Falkland Islands," captured circa 1920, showcases the beauty and tradition of the region's maritime heritage. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this high-quality print is brought to life on a premium canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Add a touch of adventure and nostalgia to your decor with this captivating piece of art.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
Schooner Loading Wool at North Arm, Falkland Islands (circa 1920): A Glimpse into the Past of Maritime Trade This evocative image captures the essence of the maritime trading history of the Falkland Islands, as a schooner prepares to load wool at North Arm, circa 1920. The Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas, have a rich maritime heritage, with their strategic location in the South Atlantic making them a vital stopover for ships trading between Europe, South America, and other parts of the world. The schooner in the photograph is typical of the sailing vessels that once dominated the waters around the Falklands. With its tall, slender masts and sails billowing in the wind, the schooner exudes a sense of grace and power, reflecting the skill and endurance of the sailors who navigated these waters. The scene at North Arm, with its rugged coastline and rolling waves, underscores the challenges faced by the sailors as they loaded the valuable wool cargo. The wool bales, carefully stacked and secured on the deck, represent the economic lifeblood of the Falklands, with the islands being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality wool. The image also serves as a reminder of the close-knit communities that existed in the Falklands during this period. The people of the islands relied on the trading ships to bring essential supplies and to take their wool to market, creating a vital economic and social link between the islands and the wider world. As we gaze at this photograph, we are transported back in time, to an era when the sea was the highway of commerce and the schooner was the king of the waves. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the Falklands, and a reminder of the rich maritime history that continues to shape their identity today.
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