Dugout Collection (page 5)

Upper Congo, Africa - Four tribesmen and their dugout canoe. Date: 1903

Africa, Madagascar, Lake Ampitabe. Dugout canoes in need of repair along the shore of Lake Ampitabe

Mali - Bani River, principal tributary of the Niger River
Mali - A covered dugout canoe on the Bani River, the principal tributary of the Niger River. Date: circa 1907

British soldiers in a captured German dugout, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. The Germans have made some very fine dug-outs

The mail arrives during the Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
The mail arrives during the Battle of the Somme, France, World War I, 1916

Our men are very comfortable in the old German dug-outs, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

Lower Omo River, Turmi, South Omo, Ethiopia

Covering the road block, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Covering the road block, 1941. Men of the Home Guard in a dug-out, protected by sandbags, aim their rifles ready for action. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Red Cross officers at dinner in a dug-out, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Anzacs on Guard in Egypt, 1940, (1940). Soldiers from New Zealand stationed in Egypt practicing the Bren gun technique. From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

Mine in the Bastion du Mat, 1856. Artist: Thomas Picken
Mine in the Bastion du Mat, 1856. The Bastion du Mat was a French redoubt at the Siege of Sevastopol. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99). [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co

Dugout made of concrete and lined with corrugated iron, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Nightingale & Co
Dugout made of concrete and lined with corrugated iron, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Interior of a German dugout, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Nightingale & Co
Interior of a German dugout, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card detail

German dugout captured in the advance at Bapaume, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
German dugout captured in the advance at Bapaume, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Bapaume was one of the British objectives at the Battle of the Somme in 1916

Staff officer in a dugout studying details before an offensive, World War I, 1914-1918

Royal Munster Fusiliers fighting at Honey Nest Kloof, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Royal Munster Fusiliers fighting at Honey Nest Kloof, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A collapsed British dugout, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

A captured German trench and bunker system, Souchez, Artois, France, 1 June 1915, (1926). German positions captured by the French

The commander, Cagna, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Michel
The commander, Cagna, France, 1915, (1926). French soldiers gathered at the entrance to a dugout

American and French troops in a trench at the front, 1917-1918

The 0ffensive at Yser, 1917. The French line near Het-Sas just before 31 July. Soldiers waiting for orders amongst trees shattered by the gunfire of previous engagements

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1892. A homesteader family in front of their sod house dugout on the South Loup River, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1892

English dum-dum bullets found at Margival, France, WW1
English dum-dum bullets and part of their packaging found in a dugout at Margival, northern France, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Dugout home covered with prairie sod
A dugout covered with sod, home of a prairie homesteader, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Man Pushes His Dugout Canoe Along The Rapti River Near Sauraha And Chitwan National Park At Dawn; Nepal

Dugout Canoe On Small Beach On Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi; Malawi

An Elephant With Its Mahout Stand At The Edge Of The Rapti River Near Sauraha And Chitwan National Park As A Man Pushes His Dugout Canoe Along The River; Nepal

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"Dugout: A Journey Through History and Sports" Step into the world of dugouts, where history and sports intertwine. From Larry Doby breaking barriers to Babe Ruth captivating crowds, these iconic figures have left an indelible mark on the game. In 1947, Larry Doby shattered racial boundaries as he became the first black player in the American League. Captured alongside him is Lou Boudreau, manager of the Cleveland Indians, on that historic day. Their presence in the dugout symbolizes a turning point in American baseball. Travel back to 1924 when George H. Ruth, affectionately known as Babe Ruth, shared his love for the game with a group of wide-eyed children while playing for the New York Yankees. His larger-than-life persona brought joy and inspiration to fans young and old alike. But dugouts aren't just about legendary players; they hold stories beyond sports too. Bruce Bairnsfather's artwork "Where Did That One Go To?" depicts soldiers seeking solace in their makeshift shelters during World War I. These humble dugouts provided refuge amidst chaos and uncertainty. Corporal Josephine M C Robins showcases heroic deeds within war-torn trenches through her book "Heroic Deeds of War. " The courage displayed by soldiers huddled together in cramped dugouts reminds us of their unwavering spirit. Shifting our focus from battlefields to natural wonders, we find Native American fishermen utilizing traditional techniques along Columbia River campsite or embarking on serene journeys across Lake Malawi's waters in handcrafted canoes - a testament to their deep connection with nature. From Peru's Amazonia to Panama's Chagres River, indigenous communities continue ancestral traditions using dugout canoes as vital tools for survival and transportation. These vessels carry not only people but also cultural heritage down rivers flowing through time itself. Even Ebbets Field witnessed its own transformation within its storied dugout.