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Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
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Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Old salts watch from the quay as a steam-powered transatlantic passenger ship leaves port. The Red Star Line ran between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England and New York in the USA. Postcard
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Aged Fisherman Fishermen Fishing Leaving Liner Ocean Liner Old Man Passenger Ship Quai Quay Quayside Red Star Line Sailor Sailors Shipping Industry Shipping Line Steam Steam Power Steam Ship Steamship Naval Warfare
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In this photo print, taken around 1900, we are transported back in time to witness a poignant moment on the quay. A group of weathered fishermen and seasoned sailors stand together, their eyes fixed upon a magnificent Red Star ocean liner departing from port. The steam-powered transatlantic passenger ship looms large against the horizon, showcasing the marvels of early 20th-century maritime technology. The Red Star Line was renowned for its voyages between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England, and New York in the USA. As these old salts observe with awe and perhaps a hint of nostalgia, they bear witness to an era marked by exploration and adventure across vast oceans. This beautifully aged postcard captures not only the scene but also evokes a sense of wonderment at the shipping industry's power to connect distant lands. The image showcases both man's mastery over steam power and his reliance on it for transportation across treacherous waters. Though we may never know who precisely captured this remarkable moment in history, we can appreciate their skillful composition that immortalizes this fleeting encounter between land-dwellers and seafarers. It serves as a reminder that even amidst our daily routines or fishing endeavors along serene shores, there is always something grander unfolding beyond our immediate horizons – ready to inspire dreams of far-off places yet unseen.
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