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Boulogne - Embarkation of the Indian Mail, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Boulogne - Embarkation of the Indian Mail, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Boulogne - Embarkation of the Indian Mail, 1844. Postal service between Britain and India: On reaching Boulogne [on the north coast of France], the " abstract" India Mail express, bearing on its envelope the significant words, " Tres presse" [urgent] is placed on board a steamer - or, in extreme cases, a sailing smack - and forwarded, with all possible speed, to Folkestone. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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This print titled "Boulogne - Embarkation of the Indian Mail, 1844" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image captures the bustling quayside of Boulogne-sur-Mer, a port city on the north coast of France during the 19th century. In this scene, we witness an intriguing glimpse into the communication channels between Britain and India during that era. The focal point of this photograph is an abstract India Mail express, marked with the words "Tres presse" (urgent) on its envelope. This mail is being loaded onto a steamer or occasionally a sailing smack for swift transportation to Folkestone in Britain. The urgency surrounding these letters highlights their importance as they carry vital news and information from British India to the heart of the empire. The engraving beautifully depicts people engaged in various activities at the quay, showcasing both French locals and British individuals involved in trade and transport. This visual narrative offers insights into how global connections were established through water transport during this time period. Although created by an unknown artist, this print from "Illustrated London News" holds immense historical value as it sheds light on imperial communications and showcases Victorian-era technology such as steamships. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of postal services and international connectivity since then. Overall, this print provides us with a fascinating window into an important chapter in our shared past when distant lands were connected through handwritten letters carried across vast oceans by dedicated messengers.
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