Fine Art Print : Group photo on Cable Ship John Pender, Gibraltar
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Group photo on Cable Ship John Pender, Gibraltar
Group photo of officers on board the Cable Ship John Pender of the Eastern Telegraph Company, Gibraltar, July 1898. The names are, back row L-R: Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, Koszelski, front row L-R: Bardo, Fisher, Hogg, Hill. Date: 1898
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Media ID 14259175
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
1898 Badge Bardo Cable Deck Fisher Gibraltar Peaked Sailor Sailors Telegraph Collinson Pender
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating group photo on board the Cable Ship John Pender. Dated July 1898, this rare image showcases a gathering of officers from the Eastern Telegraph Company in Gibraltar. With names identified, including Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, and Koszelski, this print offers a unique glimpse into maritime history. Experience the rich details and authenticity of this high-quality print, perfect for enhancing your home or office decor.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This evocative group photograph captures the officers of the Cable Ship John Pender of the Eastern Telegraph Company, posing for a portrait during their time in Gibraltar in July 1898. The men, dressed in their smart uniforms, proudly display their peaked caps adorned with the distinctive Eastern Telegraph Company badge. The back row, from left to right, includes Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, and Koszelski. In the front row, we find Bardo, Fisher, Hogg, and Hill. The Cable Ship John Pender was a vital component of the Eastern Telegraph Company's global communications network, which connected Europe and the Americas through underwater telegraph cables. The ship's crew played a crucial role in maintaining and repairing these cables, ensuring that the telegraph service remained operational and enabling the swift exchange of information between continents. The photograph was taken against the backdrop of the bustling port of Gibraltar, with the Mediterranean Sea and the Rock of Gibraltar visible in the background. The combination of the officers' stern expressions and the beautiful setting creates a striking image that transports us back to the late 1890s and the heyday of the transatlantic telegraph. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of the men who worked on the Cable Ship John Pender and the Eastern Telegraph Company during this period. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these maritime professionals and the important role they played in the global communications network of the late 19th century.
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