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Jumbo the elephant: the barge voyage to Millwall
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Jumbo the elephant: the barge voyage to Millwall
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882. Jumbos departure was covered with great interest in the British press, with The Graphic documenting Jumbos barge journey to Millwall Dock.
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This photograph documents the historic moment when Jumbo the African elephant, the most famous pachyderm of his time, began his journey from London to America under the ownership of the renowned showman, P.T. Barnum. Purchased from the Zoological Society of London in 1882, Jumbo's departure was met with great interest and excitement in the British press. The image shows Jumbo aboard a barge, making his way towards Millwall Dock, surrounded by a throng of onlookers. The elephant, known for his size and gentle demeanor, is seen here in his enclosure on the barge, with attendants nearby, ensuring his comfort during the voyage. The logistics of transporting such a large and precious cargo over land and water were no small feat. Jumbo's journey from the Zoological Gardens in Regent's Park to Millwall Dock involved a complex process of dismantling his enclosure, loading him onto a specially built wagon, and then transferring him to the barge for the final leg of his journey. The photograph captures the sense of anticipation and wonder that surrounded Jumbo's departure from London. His arrival in America would mark the beginning of a new chapter in his life, as he became the star attraction of Barnum's circus. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the fascination and curiosity that Jumbo inspired in people, and the lengths to which they went to witness the extraordinary.
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