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Unloading frozen meat from Australia, South West India Dock, Millwall, London, 1881
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Unloading frozen meat from Australia, South West India Dock, Millwall, London, 1881
Unloading frozen meat from Australia, South West India Dock, Millwall, London, 1881. Interior of the hold of the Catania, which sailed on 28 August from Sydney with nearly 120 tons of meat. The hold was fitted with Haslams refrigeration machinery. The cargo was sent by McIlwraith, McEacharn & Co who shortly before had sent first historic consignment in the Strathleven. Refrigeration offered Australia great opportunities to develop meat exports. Prior to this, the majority of carcasses were rendered down and exported as by-products such as tallow
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the unloading of frozen meat from Australia at South West India Dock in Millwall, London, in 1881. The image showcases the interior of the hold of the Catania, a ship that had sailed all the way from Sydney with an impressive cargo of nearly 120 tons of meat. The technological innovation of Haslams refrigeration machinery is evident within the hold, highlighting how this breakthrough allowed Australia to explore new opportunities for developing their meat exports. Prior to this advancement, carcasses were typically rendered down and exported as by-products such as tallow. In this snapshot, we see men diligently working as dock workers to unload and transport the frozen meat. Their occupation symbolizes not only their contribution to trade and industry but also represents a larger concept - how advancements in technology can shape professions and transform entire industries. The image offers us a glimpse into Victorian-era London's bustling shipping industry while showcasing the hard work and dedication required for successful import-export operations. It serves as a reminder of how transportation played a crucial role in connecting countries across vast distances during the 19th century. Overall, this remarkable print provides us with insight into an important chapter in history when refrigeration revolutionized Australia's meat exports while simultaneously shaping global trade practices.
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