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English Packet Boat passes Stromboli
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English Packet Boat passes Stromboli
An English Packet Boat passes Stromboli, a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the north coast of Sicily, containing one of the three active volcanoes in Italy. A quite remarkably bizarre montage card. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Active Bizarre Montage Packet Passes Passing Remarkably Sep16 Tyrrhenian Unusual Volcano Weird Stromboli Volcanos
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In this photograph from the 1910s, an English packet boat gracefully passes by the enigmatic and volcanic island of Stromboli, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the north coast of Sicily. The small island, known for its unique and otherworldly beauty, is home to one of Italy's three active volcanoes. The English packet boat, with its sails fully set, cuts through the tranquil waters as it makes its way to its destination. Contrasting the boat's serene and elegant appearance is the ominous and smoky backdrop of Stromboli's active volcano. The volcano, with its persistent plumes of smoke and steam, adds an unusually bizarre and odd montage to the scene. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s, captures the remarkable and striking juxtaposition of the natural world's raw power and the human ability to navigate the seas. The English packet boat, with its determined course, seems to defy the volatile and ever-changing environment around it. This photograph, with its sepia tone and intriguing subject matter, is a testament to the beauty and mystery of the natural world and the human spirit's resilience and curiosity. It is a rare and unusual find, perfect for those who appreciate the unusual and the odd. The island of Stromboli, with its active volcano, continues to be a popular destination for tourists and scientists alike, offering a glimpse into the raw power and beauty of nature. This photograph, taken over a century ago, provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a reminder of the enduring allure of the natural world.
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