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Aboard S.S. Victoria, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Aboard S.S. Victoria, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Aboard S.S. Victoria, between c1900 and 1916
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Alaska Alaskan Deck Nome Alaska United States North America On Board On Deck Passenger Passengers Rail White And Black
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Aboard S.S. Victoria: A Glimpse into the Past (c1900-1916) This evocative photograph captures a moment in time aboard the S.S. Victoria, a passenger ship that sailed between the West Coast of the United States and Alaska during the early 20th century. The image, taken between 1900 and 1916, depicts a group of men on the ship's deck, their faces etched with a mix of curiosity, anticipation, and perhaps a hint of apprehension. The S.S. Victoria was a vital link in the transportation network that connected the United States to Alaska during this period. Passengers, many of them soldiers, traveled aboard the ship to begin new lives or to serve in the military installations that were being established in the Alaskan territory. The scene on the deck is a study in contrasts. The men, dressed in their best clothes, stand tall and proud against the backdrop of the ship's rustic railing and the raw, untamed waters of the North Pacific. The ship, with its smokestacks billowing out plumes of steam, cuts a striking figure against the vast expanse of water and sky. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when travel by sea was an adventure, and the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who braved the unknown, leaving their homeland to seek new opportunities and challenges in the far reaches of the American frontier.
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