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Photographic Print : Quayside at Tjilatjap (Cilacap), Central Java, Indonesia
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Quayside at Tjilatjap (Cilacap), Central Java, Indonesia
Quayside on the Donan River at Tjilatjap (Cilacap), Central Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). With steamships and railway track, serving the sugar industry. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14412914
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Cargo Indies Indonesia Indonesian Jakarta Java Quayside Steamship Steamships Track Vessels Delivery Donan
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Quayside at Tjilatjap (Cilacap), Central Java, Indonesia. This evocative image, taken circa 1908, showcases the bustling activity of the port on the Donan River. Steamships and a railway track dominate the scene, reflecting the significance of the sugar industry during the Dutch East Indies era. Bring the history and charm of this exotic location into your home or office with this beautifully printed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.5cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling Quayside at Tjilatjap (now Cilacap), Central Java, Indonesia, circa 1908. The serene Donan River is dotted with steamships and vessels, their smokestacks belching plumes of steam against the backdrop of a clear, blue sky. The railway track stretches along the water's edge, connecting the quayside to the sugarcane plantations inland. People scurry about, some loading and unloading cargo from the ships, while others wait on the dock for their loved ones to return from sea. The steamships, a vital lifeline to the region, brought not only essential supplies and goods but also news and culture from the wider world. The Dutch East Indies, now modern-day Indonesia, was a significant player in the global sugar trade during the early 1900s. Tjilatjap, with its deep-water harbor, was a critical port city, serving as a gateway to the vast interior of Central Java. The railway system facilitated the efficient transport of sugarcane from the plantations to the quayside, where it was loaded onto the steamships for export. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of maritime trade and transportation in Indonesia during the early 1900s. The steamships and railway track at Tjilatjap's Quayside played a pivotal role in the development of the region's sugar industry and connected it to the global market.
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