Canvas Print : Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
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Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
A good view of Tientsin (now Tianjin) dockside in China, showing the railway sidings next to the embarkation platform for the troopship moored alongside. The British Inniskilling Fusiliers are on board the train about to transfer to the ship for return to Europe and the battlefields of the First World War. Date: C.1914
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Media ID 14118522
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Alongside Docks Dockside Embarkation Fusiliers Inniskilling Moored Platform Siding Sidings Tianjin Tientsin Track Troopship
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Featuring an evocative image of the bustling Chinese port, this print showcases the railway sidings and the troopship moored alongside, transporting you back in time. meticulously printed on high-quality canvas, the vibrant colors and intricate details of this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online are beautifully preserved. Add this stunning piece to your wall and create a conversation starter in your living 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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in history as members of the British Inniskilling Fusiliers prepare to embark on their journey back to Europe and the battlefields of the First World War from the dockside of Tianjin, China, in around 1914. The railway sidings next to the embarkation platform are a hive of activity as soldiers and their equipment are loaded onto the waiting train. The troopship, moored alongside, looms large in the background, its decks empty and ready to receive the soldiers. The scene at Tianjin dockside during the 1910s was a crucial transport hub for the movement of troops and supplies between Europe and the Far East. The railway system played a vital role in facilitating this transportation, enabling the efficient movement of large numbers of soldiers and their equipment to and from the ports. The Inniskilling Fusiliers, an infantry regiment of the British Army, were among the many units that passed through Tianjin during this period. Their departure from China marked the end of their tour of duty in the Far East and the beginning of their journey back to the battlefields of Europe. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the global reach of the First World War and the role that China and its ports played in the logistical support of the war effort.
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