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Japanese battleship Shikishima, Blackwall, London
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Japanese battleship Shikishima, Blackwall, London
Platform and cradle for the launch of the Japanese battleship Shikishima from the Thames Iron Works, Blackwall, SE London. Date: 1898
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In this photograph from the late 19th century, the Japanese battleship Shikishima is poised for its grand launch from the Thames Iron Works in Blackwall, London. The image, taken in 1898, captures the essence of the industrial revolution and the global reach of British shipbuilding during the Victorian era. The platform and cradle, meticulously engineered to support the massive warship, are a testament to the technological prowess of the Thames Iron Works. The intricate details of the ironwork, visible in the sepia-toned image, reveal the painstaking process of constructing a battleship of this magnitude. The workers in the background, dressed in their heavy workwear, add a sense of scale and human presence to the scene. The Japanese battleship Shikishima, a symbol of Japan's modernization and military expansion, was built to order for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Its launch from the Thames Iron Works marked a significant moment in the history of international shipbuilding and diplomacy. The collaboration between British and Japanese engineers and workers demonstrates the interconnectedness of the global economy and the importance of industrial partnerships in the late 1800s. This photograph, with its rich historical context and intriguing narrative, is a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the Victorian era. It offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the intricacies of shipbuilding and the global networks that shaped the world during this pivotal time in history.
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