Lighter for transport to waiting ships, Dar es Salaam, WW1

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Lighter for transport to waiting ships, Dar es Salaam, WW1

Lighter used for transporting men, animals and supplies to waiting ships, Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now in Tanzania), during WW1.
circa 1916

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Lighter Salaam Supplies Tanzania Transporting Waiting

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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a lighter at work in the coastal harbor of Dar es Salaam, East Africa during World War I. Circa 1916, the lighter is seen transporting men, animals, and supplies to waiting ships. The lighter, a vital link in the logistical chain, played a crucial role in the war effort by facilitating the movement of troops and essential supplies from the mainland to the fleet. The African coastline, with its warm waters and strategic location, served as a vital staging ground for British and Allied forces during the First World War. Dar es Salaam, then under British rule, was a key port of call for ships en route to the Eastern Front in Europe and the Middle East. The lighter, with its distinctive shape and tall, slender mast, is shown here in full operation. Men can be seen working on the deck, while others stand at the ready on the quayside. Animals, likely mules or donkeys, are tethered nearby, ready to be loaded onto the lighter. The ships in the background, anchored in the harbor, await the arrival of the lighter and its precious cargo. This photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime life in East Africa. The hard work and determination of the men and animals involved in the transport of supplies are evident, as they played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the Allied forces in theaters of war far from home.

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