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Lots Of Luggage
A pile of luggage on the deck of a tugboat, being transported from the cruise liner SS France (background) at Le Havre, 14th September 1974. The crew of the France, who are on strike, are staying on board the liner. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Media ID 11804920
© 2006 Getty Images
Action Collection Industrial Issues Keystone Labour Liner Luggage Objects Ship Suitcase Transport Vessel Diry Fish Eye Format
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Caught in the Crossfire - The Striking Scene of Labor Disputes
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. In this photograph, taken on September 14th, 1974, we are transported back to a tumultuous time at Le Havre harbor. The image captures a towering pile of luggage stacked precariously on the deck of a tugboat. This mountainous heap represents the belongings left behind by passengers aboard the majestic cruise liner SS France, which looms ominously in the background. However, what makes this scene truly intriguing is not just the abundance of suitcases but also its context. The crew members of SS France had gone on strike, leaving their floating workplace deserted while they sought resolution for their labor issues. As tensions escalated between management and workers, these striking employees were forced to stay onboard as their vessel remained docked. The composition itself adds depth to this visual narrative; shot from a fish-eye perspective with a landscape format, it creates an immersive experience for viewers. The wide-angle lens emphasizes both the vastness of water surrounding them and the sheer magnitude of industrial action taking place. This photograph serves as an important historical document capturing not only transport and travel during that era but also shedding light on labor disputes and social struggles faced by workers within Europe's maritime industry. It stands as a reminder that even amidst picturesque scenes like Le Havre's waterfront, unseen battles raged beneath the surface – battles fought not with weapons but with voices demanding justice and fair treatment for all those involved in such
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