Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier
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Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier
Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Algeciras Dec15 Ferry Gibraltar Jetty Landing Overseas Pier Quay Quayside Steamer Territory
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Gibraltar - Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier: A Glimpse into the Past This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at the Gibraltar-Algeciras Steamer and Landing Pier, circa 1910s. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar's strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea has made it a vital hub for trade and travel for centuries. In the early 1900s, the pier was a lifeline for the community, connecting Gibraltar to the Spanish city of Algeciras and the wider world. The photograph shows a steamer, its sails billowing in the wind, preparing to depart from the pier. Passengers, many of them likely returning home after a visit to Algeciras or a journey further afield, crowd the quay, waving farewell to loved ones. The quayside is a hive of activity, with porters loading and unloading cargo, and sailors tending to the ropes and rigging of the vessels. The jetty, stretching out into the harbour, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The pier's sturdy construction allows the steamer to dock safely, despite the rough waters of the Mediterranean. The steamer's presence also underscores the importance of maritime transport in the region, with the vessel likely carrying passengers and goods between Gibraltar and Algeciras, as well as other European destinations. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the close ties between Gibraltar and Algeciras, as well as the vital role that the maritime industry played in the lives of the people who lived and worked in this unique and historic territory.
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