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A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town
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A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town
A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa being loaded with the glorious fruits of the country and other cargo prior to her homeward journey to England (the Mother Country !). Date: circa 1930s
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Aboard Cape Crane Dock Embarkation Liners Loading Merchant Produce Quay Quayside Route Shipping Trading Tugboat Unloading Winch Winching Liner
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A captivating photograph capturing the essence of maritime trade and the connection between South Africa and the Mother Country during the 1930s. In this image, a Union Castle Company ocean liner is docked at Cape Town, South Africa, preparing for its homeward journey to England. The quay is bustling with activity as the liner is loaded with an abundance of fruits, symbolizing the fertility and richness of the African land. The quayside is a hive of activity, with workers and cranes busy at work, winching and loading cargo aboard the majestic vessel. The Union Castle Company liner, with its elegant curves and tall smokestacks, stands proudly against the backdrop of the Table Bay, its sails unfurled, ready to catch the wind and set sail. A tugboat is stationed nearby, its powerful engine ready to assist the liner in its departure from the harbor. The dockworkers, dressed in their uniforms, move with purpose and efficiency, ensuring that every last piece of cargo is securely stowed away before the liner sets sail on its long journey across the Atlantic. The photograph is a testament to the importance of maritime trade during this era, with South Africa's valuable produce making its way to the Mother Country to be sold and traded. The image is a snapshot of history, capturing the spirit of adventure, industry, and connection that defined the maritime world of the 1930s. The Union Castle Company, a prominent player in the shipping industry, played a significant role in facilitating trade between South Africa and Europe, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the vibrant and bustling world of maritime commerce during this period.
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