Mounted Print : 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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Media ID 14377364
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Lighter Salaam Supplies Tanzania Transporting Waiting
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Transport yourself back in time with our captivating mounted photo from The On Call in Africa Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image captures the essence of World War I, as a lighter prepares to transport men, animals, and supplies to waiting ships in Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now Tanzania), circa 1916. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office decor, and let the story of the lighter's vital role in the war effort be a conversation starter. Order your mounted photo today and bring history to life!
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 12.5cm (8" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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