Fine Art Print : Mission to Seamen Service on board a Barge, 1906
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Mission to Seamen Service on board a Barge, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Service being held on the deck of a barge, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time. They visited ships to hold church services and distribute gifts. There were also Seamans Institutes in many ports, where visiting merchant sailors could spend evenings playing games, listening to music or just relaxing in sober, upstanding surroundings
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Media ID 4382303
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Barge Deck Distribute Evenings Gifts Held Hold Institutes Largest Listening Merchant Mission Ports Relaxing Sailors Seamans Seamen Services Sober Spend Surroundings Upstanding Visited Visiting Games
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the bustling ports of the early 1900s. Witness the Mission to Seamen Service in action on the deck of a barge in 1906. The dedication and compassion of the volunteers are palpable in this poignant moment. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to evoke a sense of history and inspiration.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.4cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
This evocative photograph captures a Mission to Seamen Service being held on the deck of a barge in 1906. At the turn of the 20th century, Mission boats were a common sight in many of the world's largest ports, providing vital spiritual and social support to the merchant sailors who spent long periods away from home. The Mission to Seamen movement aimed to bring comfort and solace to these men, holding church services and distributing gifts on board their ships. In this image, we see a group of sailors gathered on the barge's deck, listening intently to a service being held by a missionary. The calm waters of the harbor provide a serene backdrop to the scene, with the sun casting a warm glow over the assembled crowd. The missionary, dressed in a formal suit and collar, delivers his message with conviction, while the sailors show respect and attentiveness. Mission boats were not the only way that the Mission to Seamen provided support to sailors. Seamen's Institutes were also established in many ports, offering visiting sailors a place to relax and unwind after long periods at sea. Here, they could spend their evenings playing games, listening to music, or simply enjoying sober, upstanding surroundings. The Institutes provided a much-needed respite from the harsh realities of life at sea, and helped to foster a sense of community among the diverse group of men who made their living on the world's oceans. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that the Mission to Seamen played in the lives of merchant sailors during this period. It also offers a glimpse into the daily life of sailors during a time when the world's shipping industry was at the height of its power and influence. The Mission to Seamen's enduring legacy can still be seen in the many Seamen's Missions and Institutes that continue to operate around the world today.
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