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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Burrard Inlet
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Burrard Inlet, showing the steamers Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia and Niagara. Date: 1929
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aug17 Columbia Dock Empress Freight Inlet Liners Niagara Quay Quayside Steamers Steamship Steamships Vancouver Wharf 1929 Burrard
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1. Title: "A Glorious Gathering: The Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia, and Niagara Dock at Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 1929" 2.. This evocative photograph captures a stunning moment in maritime history as the steamships Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia, and Niagara gracefully dock at Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1929. The image transports us back to the Roaring Twenties, an era of optimism, progress, and adventure. 3. Burrard Inlet, a natural harbor, is a focal point of Vancouver's bustling port, and the quayside teems with activity. The three steamers, Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia, and Niagara, are moored alongside the wharf, their hulking forms a testament to the engineering marvels of the time. 4. The Empress of Canada, the smallest of the three, was a passenger liner operated by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company. The Empress of Russia, a freight steamer, was a workhorse of the Canadian merchant marine, while the Niagara was a passenger and cargo steamer that plied the Pacific route between Vancouver and the Orient. 5. The steamships, with their distinctive funnels and elegant lines, exude an air of sophistication and grandeur. The Empress of Canada and Empress of Russia are adorned with ornate decorations, while the Niagara, though more utilitarian in appearance, still holds an undeniable allure. 6. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of various wagons and trucks, which are being loaded and unloaded at the quay. The bustling activity at the port underscores the importance of maritime transportation during this period. 7. This photograph is a captivating reminder of a bygone era, when steamships ruled the waves and Vancouver's Burrard Inlet was a hub of maritime activity. It is a poignant testament to the rich history of Canadian maritime heritage.
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