MISSISSIPPI RIVER: DREDGES. Part of the dredge fleet of the U

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER: DREDGES. Part of the dredge fleet of the U

MISSISSIPPI RIVER: DREDGES.
Part of the dredge fleet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moored at their winter quarters in West Memphis, Arkansas, on the Mississippi River. Photographed in December 1898

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Media ID 12320030

1898 Arkansas Barge Crane December Dock Dredging Engineer Fleet Hoist Memphis Mississippi River Mooring Pulley Riverboat Riverside Smokestack Steamboat Southeast

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a historic moment in the late 19th century. Titled "MISSISSIPPI RIVER: DREDGES" it showcases a part of the dredge fleet belonging to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, moored at their winter quarters in West Memphis, Arkansas. The image was taken in December 1898 by an American photographer. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see an array of maritime machinery and structures lining the riverside dock. A steamboat with its distinctive smokestack stands tall among other riverboats, while cranes and hoists dominate the scene alongside barges and dredging equipment. The man-made marvels depicted here reflect both engineering prowess and industrial progress during this turn-of-the-century era. The intricate pulley systems and massive cranes hint at the immense effort required for dredging operations on such a grand scale. With its stark contrast between light and shadow, this photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when technology was rapidly advancing along America's great waterways. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity as well as our ongoing quest to tame nature for practical purposes. Preserved within Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only the historical significance but also the artistic beauty captured by The Granger Collection over a century ago.

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