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Tunisia, Sfax: the commercial port, animated view with docks and treadmill loading an Italian cargo ship, 'La Sincerita', loading phosphates, dockers, 1905 - Italian cargo: La Sincerita
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Tunisia, Sfax: the commercial port, animated view with docks and treadmill loading an Italian cargo ship, 'La Sincerita', loading phosphates, dockers, 1905 - Italian cargo: La Sincerita
LUX4767519 Tunisia, Sfax: the commercial port, animated view with docks and treadmill loading an Italian cargo ship, 'La Sincerita', loading phosphates, dockers, 1905 - Italian cargo: La Sincerita; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: the commercial port, animated view with docks and treadmill loading an Italian cargo ship, 'La Sincerita', loading phosphates, dockers, 1905 - Italian cargo: La Sincerita); Photo © Lux-in-Fine
Media ID 38161316
© Photo © Lux-in-Fine / Bridgeman Images
Arab Culture Docks Maghreb Maghrebi Maghrebian Maghrebin Maghrebine Tunisia Tunisian Warehouse
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This print captures a bustling scene at the commercial port of Sfax, Tunisia in 1905. The image shows an Italian cargo ship named 'La Sincerita' being loaded with phosphates by dockers on the docks. The animated view of the port showcases the busy activity of transportation and trade that was taking place during this time.
The intricate details in the photograph, from the loading treadmill to the workers meticulously carrying out their tasks, provide a glimpse into daily life at one of North Africa's important ports. The presence of 'La Sincerita' symbolizes the international connections and commerce that were integral to ports like Sfax in facilitating trade between different countries.
The black and white composition adds a timeless quality to the image, allowing us to travel back in time and witness history unfolding before our eyes. This snapshot from early twentieth century Tunisia not only documents a specific moment in time but also serves as a reminder of the importance of ports as hubs for global exchange.
Overall, this print is a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration in utilizing means of transport for economic development and cultural exchange in North Africa during this period.
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