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Past & Present: The Ferry (colour litho)
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Past & Present: The Ferry (colour litho)
8668682 Past & Present: The Ferry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ferry. Early Type of Ferry. Our picture shows a typical scene at a ferry about 100 years ago; the rider, dismounted, is awaiting the arrival of the ferry-boat in order to continue his interrupted journey. Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry. Train ferries have been adopted on the Great Lakes of America, in Denmark, on Lake Baikal, on the Baltic and elsewhere, the idea having originated in England about 1864, when Messrs Wigham Richardson built a train ferry for Germany. The ferry-boats of the well-known Harwich-Zeebrugge service, which travel at about 13 knots, can each accommodate 54 railway coaches on its four tracks. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Past & Present issued by Wills in 1929.); © Look and Learn
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This colour lithograph print titled "Past & Present: The Ferry" takes us back in time to a typical scene at a ferry about 100 years ago. The image depicts a rider patiently waiting for the arrival of the ferry-boat to continue his interrupted journey, showcasing an early type of ferry that was essential for transportation in the past.
The illustration provides a glimpse into the history of train ferries, which were first introduced in England around 1864 and later adopted in various parts of the world including America, Denmark, and Lake Baikal. The Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry mentioned in the caption is described as being able to accommodate 54 railway coaches on its four tracks while traveling at about 13 knots.
This nostalgic artwork is part of a set of cigarette cards on the theme of Past & Present issued by Wills in 1929, offering viewers a window into transportation history and technological advancements over time. With its detailed depiction and historical significance, this print serves as both an educational tool and a visual delight for those interested in exploring the evolution of means of transport throughout different eras.
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