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Russo-Japanese War - Tsi-Yuen in Dock
Russo-Japanese War - Tsi-Yuen in Dock - Boat in dock. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at Tsi-Yuen, a bustling port town in China during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The image shows a small boat nestled in the protective embrace of the dock, its hull glistening in the soft light of a lantern. The serene image belies the tumultuous events unfolding around it. The Russo-Japanese War was a significant turning point in world history, marking the end of the Russian Empire's expansionist ambitions in Asia and the emergence of Japan as a major world power. Tsi-Yuen, located in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, was a strategic port town, with both Russian and Japanese forces vying for control. The photograph is part of the Boswell Collection, a valuable archive of lantern slides documenting the Russo-Japanese War. The use of lantern slides for presentations was a popular method of visual storytelling during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This particular slide offers a unique perspective on the war, providing a glimpse into the daily life of the port town and the people who lived there. Despite the conflict raging around them, everyday life continued in Tsi-Yuen. Fishermen cast their nets into the water, merchants haggled over goods, and boats came and went from the dock. The photograph captures a moment of respite amidst the chaos of war. The lantern illuminating the scene adds an intriguing layer of mystery to the image. Was it used to guide the boat into the dock, or to provide light for the photographer? The answer to this question may never be known, but the photograph remains a captivating reminder of a bygone era and the complex history of the Russo-Japanese War.
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