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The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1064511 The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal. Illustration for The Graphic, 26 May 1894.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22623764
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Carriages Gunboats Investiture Knighthood Manchester Ship Canal Opening Seagull Speedy Visited Queen Victoria
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The Opening of the Manchester Ship Canal - A Historic Moment in British Maritime History
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. This print captures a significant event in 19th-century England - the grand opening of the Manchester Ship Canal. The engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist, showcases a momentous occasion that took place on May 26,1894. In this remarkable scene, we witness the Lord Mayor of Manchester leading a procession of elegantly adorned carriages along the canal's banks. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and anticipation as distinguished guests await the arrival of Queen Victoria herself. Her visit to inaugurate this monumental engineering feat symbolizes its national importance. The image reveals an impressive display of naval power with gunboats stationed nearby and troops from both navy and army standing at attention. This investiture ceremony highlights not only Britain's maritime prowess but also its military might. Amidst all this splendor, one cannot miss the presence of seagulls soaring above, perhaps signaling good fortune for this new port. As history unfolds before our eyes through this engraving, it becomes evident that the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal was more than just a commercial endeavor; it represented progress and unity for a nation proud of its armed forces. Bridgeman Images has preserved this extraordinary piece from their Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection so that future generations can marvel at this historic moment when industry met royalty on England's waterways.
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