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Poster Print : Stokehole of the Atlantic Liner 1903
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Stokehole of the Atlantic Liner 1903
Stokers in the boiler room on board a atlantic liner. Date: 1903
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Media ID 23089868
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Atlantic Boiler Furnace Hole Labour Liners Stoker Stokers Stoking Worker Fireman Liner Stokehole
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of vintage poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, titled "Stokers in the Boiler Room of the Atlantic Liner 1903," is an intriguing glimpse into the past, sourced from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online archive. The image, taken in 1903, depicts hardworking stokers tending to the boiler room of an Atlantic liner. The black-and-white photograph captures the raw energy and determination of these unsung heroes, making it a fascinating addition to any decor. Bring history to life with our high-quality poster prints, each one a unique piece of art and a window into the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw energy and grit of the stokers at work in the stokehole of an Atlantic liner in 1903. The stokers, dressed in heavy protective clothing, are shoveling coal into the insatiable maw of the ship's furnace, their faces etched with determination and focus. The steam hisses and roars around them, filling the air with a palpable sense of heat and power. The stokehole, a small, cramped space located in the bowels of the ship, was the heart of the engine room. It was here that the coal was burned to produce the steam that powered the ship's engines, enabling it to traverse the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The labor-intensive process of stoking the furnace was a critical component of maritime transportation in the early 1900s, and the stokers were essential workers, keeping the engines running day and night. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life at sea during this era. The cramped, dimly lit conditions of the stokehole contrast sharply with the grandeur and opulence of the passenger decks above. Yet, the stokers' tireless efforts were essential to the safe and efficient operation of the ship, ensuring that passengers and cargo reached their destinations on time and in comfort. This image is a poignant reminder of the unsung heroes of maritime transportation, the stokers and firemen who toiled in the engine rooms, fueling the ships that connected the world in the early 1900s.
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