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A Ships Band on deck
A Ships Band on deck - preparing to launch into a merry tune for the passengers. Sadly, the location, name of the group and setlist are lost to history... Date: circa 1909
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Apr18 Band Cruise Cruiser Deck Ferry Musicians Passengers Performers Pleasure Preparing Shipboard On Board
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A Captivating Moment of Maritime Music: A Ships Band on Deck, Circa 1909 This evocative photograph captures a moment of pure joy and entertainment aboard a ship in the early 1900s. The image showcases a group of musicians, dressed in their smart uniforms, gathered on the deck, preparing to launch into a merry tune for the delight of the passengers. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the scene, adding to the sense of pleasure and relaxation that permeates the atmosphere. The identity of the ship, the musicians, and the setlist remain lost to history, but the image speaks volumes about the importance of music and entertainment on board ships during this era. The band's lively performance would have provided a welcome distraction from the daily routines of life at sea, offering a moment of respite and enjoyment for the passengers on a pleasure cruise or ferry journey. The musicians, with their instruments at the ready, seem to be in high spirits, eager to share their music with their audience. The passengers, clustered around them, are fully engaged, their faces alight with delight and appreciation. This image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of music and company were enough to bring people together and create memories that would last a lifetime. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history of shipboard entertainment and the enduring power of music to transport us to another time and place. Circa 1909, by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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