Poster Print : Seamans Mission Chaplain on a merchant ship, 1906
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Seamans Mission Chaplain on a merchant ship, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain sitting on a merchant ship, sharing his tobacco with the crew, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time. They visited ships to hold church services and distribute gifts. There were also Seamans Institutes in many ports, where visiting merchant sailors could spend evenings playing games, listening to music or just relaxing in sober, upstanding surroundings
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Chaplain Crew Distribute Evenings Gifts Hold Institutes Largest Listening Merchant Mission Ports Relaxing Sailors Seamans Seamen Services Sharing Sober Spend Surroundings Tobacco Upstanding Visited Visiting Games
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of seafaring traditions with our exquisite collection of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Seamans Mission Chaplain on a Merchant Ship, 1906" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Mission to Seamen Chaplain sharing a moment of camaraderie with the crew on board a merchant ship. A poignant reminder of the vital role these chaplains played in the lives of sailors during the early 20th century, when mission boats were a common sight in the world's busiest ports. Bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, perfect for any nautical enthusiast or historical display.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 moment of camaraderie and connection between a Mission to Seamen Chaplain and the crew of a merchant ship in 1906. The Chaplain, dressed in his clerical attire, sits casually on the deck amongst the sailors, sharing a tobacco pouch with one of them. At a time when merchant ships were a common sight in the world's largest ports, Mission boats were a familiar presence, visiting ships to hold church services and distribute gifts. The Mission to Seamen movement aimed to provide spiritual and emotional support to sailors, many of whom spent long periods away from home. The image shows the Chaplain's outreach efforts in action, as he takes a moment to connect with the crew in their environment. The Mission boats were an essential part of the seafaring community, and the Seamen Institutes in many ports offered visiting sailors a place to spend their evenings, where they could play games, listen to music, or simply relax in sober, upstanding surroundings. This photograph is a reminder of a time when the world was more connected through maritime trade, and the importance of providing support and companionship to those who spent their lives at sea. The Chaplain's gesture of sharing tobacco with the crew is a small act of kindness that speaks volumes about the compassionate spirit of the Mission to Seamen movement." Image Description: A Mission to Seamen Chaplain sits on the deck of a merchant ship, sharing a tobacco pouch with a crew member in 1906. The Chaplain is dressed in his clerical attire, and the crew members around him are engaged in various activities on the ship. The image captures a moment of camaraderie and connection between the Chaplain and the crew, highlighting the important role of the Mission to Seamen movement in providing spiritual and emotional support to sailors during this era of heavy maritime trade.
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