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1940s East Africa - passenger ferry Lake Albert
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1940s East Africa - passenger ferry Lake Albert
1940s East Africa - passenger ferry Robert Coryndon which sailed across Lake Albert between Uganda and The Belgian Congo (now DR of the Congo)
Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II
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This evocative photograph captures the scene on board the passenger ferry Robert Coryndon as it sailed across Lake Albert between Uganda and the Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) in the 1940s. The ferry, named after the former Governor of Uganda, Sir Robert Coryndon, was a vital link between the two territories during this era, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services. The image was captured by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II. The officer's presence in the region reflects the broader geopolitical context of the time, as the British Empire sought to maintain its influence and control over its African colonies amidst the global conflict. The photograph offers a glimpse into the diverse cultural landscape of the region, with passengers of various ethnic backgrounds and tribal affiliations mingling on the deck of the ferry. The men, dressed in a range of traditional and Western attire, engage in conversation or simply take in the views of the lake and the surrounding landscapes. The vintage feel of the photograph, with its grainy texture and muted colors, transports us back to a bygone era. It is a poignant reminder of the rich history and complex dynamics of the African continent during the 1940s, a time of imperial power, cultural exchange, and global upheaval.
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