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Passengers on liner, Empress of Ireland
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Passengers on liner, Empress of Ireland
Passengers on the deck of the liner, Empress of Ireland, which foundered in the St Lawrence River.
1914
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of pause and reflection among the passengers of the Empress of Ireland as they stand on the deck of the magnificent ocean liner, their expressions a mix of anxiety and determination. The Empress of Ireland, a proud symbol of maritime transportation in the early 1900s, was a regular transatlantic passenger vessel that plied the waters between Quebec City and Liverpool, England. The year was 1914, and the world was on the brink of war. The passengers, dressed in their finest attire, seem oblivious to the impending danger as they take in the fresh air and enjoy the last moments of calm before the storm. The ship's band plays on, adding a sense of normalcy to the scene. But little did they know that their journey would soon be cut short. Just a few hours later, the Empress of Ireland would strike a French cargo ship, the SS Storstad, in the narrow waters of the St. Lawrence River. The collision caused the liner to founder, resulting in the tragic loss of over 1,000 lives. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the unexpected twists and turns that can come with travel, especially during times of uncertainty and upheaval. The passengers on the deck of the Empress of Ireland, seemingly unaware of the fate that awaited them, stand as a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who venture out into the unknown.
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